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City Council Minutes Page 2 December 13, 2010 3.5. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4. Open Mike No one appeared for open mike. 5.1. Toint Meeting_with the Economic Development Authority to Discuss Focused Area Study Implementation Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Economic Development Authority was called to order at 6:38 p.m. by President Touchette. Mr. Barnhart presented his staff report. He reviewed the proposed construction phases. Discussion took place on what type of environmental assessment to complete; an AUAR or an EAW. The boundary. of the environmental assessment was also discussed. Discussion also took place on whether the City Council or the EDA would be in charge of the improvement project. It was discussed that the Council typically handles infrastructure improvements and is the only entity authorized to assess for the improvements. Consensus of the City Council was as follows: ^ Approval of the phasing plan as presented. ^ Perform an AUAR environmental assessment for the entire project. ^ Begin preliminary engineering work for phase 1 as identified in the staff report. Mr. Femrite indicated he will prepare a RFP and bring back for Council approval. There being no further business, President Touchette adjourned the meeting of the Economic Development Authority at 6:55 p.m. 5.2. Request by City of Elk River for Ordinance Amendment to Section 30-1385 and Chapter 42. Article II of the Elk River City Code of Ordinance Relating to the Mineral Excavation Overlay Zoning District and the Regulation of the Mineral Excavation Activities. Case No. OA 10-12 -Public Hearing Ms. Haug presented her staff report. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. Concerns were raised with the ordinance being amended while Tiller's application is pending. Mr. Beck stated that this ordinance amendment does address the Tiller issues the Planning Commission will be considering at their meeting tomorrow night, but the concerns would still exist under current ordinance. He noted that the Planning Commission has no option but to act on Tiller's request tomorrow evening because of the 120 day rule. He stated that the item can only be extended at the written request of the applicant, Tiller. He noted that this ordinance amendment terminates the moratorium currently in place.