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City Council Minutes October 11, 2010 Page 3 Ryan Kostreba indicated that four or five properties are also adjacent to the pond and • should be required to assist in fining the erosion control issue. Ms. Blake-Bradley explained that when Mr. Estuesta visited the site, it was his determination that the water causing the gullies, which the Kostrebas have been asked to fix, is coming mainly from the impervious surfaces on the Kostreba property. The lot immediately adjacent to the Kostreba property is contributing a small amount of water, but the majority of the water is from Midwest Mini Storage. Discussion took place on different methods of allowing the Kostreba's some flexibility in completing the required landscaping and erosion control conditions. Mayor Klinzing stated she didn't feel requiring an escrow was important because if the conditions of the conditional use permit are not met, the city could revoke the Kostreba's permit to operate. Councilmember Moon disagreed and believed an escrow should be required. The following was the consensus of the Council: 1. Kostreba's must submit a plan for approval and complete the work on an erosion control plan no later than November 30, 2010; and 2. The Kostreba's must meet the landscaping requirements as outlined in the original conditional use permit no later than December 31, 2012. 3. No outdoor storage is permitted until the landscaping improvements or letter of credit/escrow is received. Councilmember Gumphrey disagreed. He stated he is not in favor of deviating from the city ordinance and that the Kostreba's should be required to plant the required trees or provide escrow. The Kostreba's indicated they would discuss the Council's decision and respond to the City Administrator and full Council by Monday, October 18 on whether or not they choose to accept the Council's offer. 5.1. Visioning_and Goals Ms. Johnson reviewed a PowerPoint outlining the process for the visioning and goals sessions facilitated by Jermaine Davis. She stated that numerous department and division heads participated in these sessions. Ms. Johnson reviewed the proposed vision statement: "Abounding in natural beauty, Elk River is a vibrant, historic river town that promotes an active lifestyle in an innovative and involved community offering unlimited opportunities." Ms. Johnson stated the goals identified supporting the vision are innovation, community development, beautification, and opportunities. The Council was invited to attend the follow-up session in a couple months. Councilmember Motin suggested a wording change. He will submit this suggestion to Ms. Johnson and she will route to department and division heads that were part of the process for input.