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Elk River City Council Minutes November 24, 1997 Page 3 COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON MOVED TO DIRECT THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVIEW THE ORDINANCE RELATING TO GUIDELINES FOR PLANTING OF BOULEVARD TREES IN NEW PLATS AND TO ESTABLISH TIMEFRAMES FOR CHANGEABLE COPY SIGNS. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.3. Residential Lot Survey City Planner Steve Ach reviewed the residential lot survey which shows the available lots in each of the platted residential subdivisions. He indicated that currently there are 418 platted lots available for residential development. 6.1. Discussion with Mark and Annette Watz Re.qardin.q the Watz Up? Cafb Club Mark and Annette Watz gave a presentation to the City Council regarding their proposal for the Watz Up? Caf~ Club. The Caf~ Club is proposed to be a safe, chemically free, caf~ and entertainment club for youth in Elk River and surrounding communities that will be created and operated with direction from teens. Mark and Annette discussed the issue of profit versus non-profit, start up costs, and building code issues. Annette indicated that at the present time there was not enough start up money and, therefore, the probability of leasing Northbound Liquor Store was more viable purchasing a building. Councilmember Thompson indicated his concern regarding the expense of leasehold improvements and who would be responsible for payment and implementation of these improvements. He further indicated his concern regarding the issue of a profit versus a non-profit structure and how the city would become involved in the project. Councilmember Holmgren indicated that he was not sure that Northbound Liquor was the right place for this type of venture. He indicated his concern for the tax payers and indicated that he would feel more comfortable if the City of Elk River's name was not associated with the property. Councilmember Holmgren stated his concern regarding insurance liability concerns, the cost of the improvements, and the fact that he does not have enough information to make a decision if the city should enter into a lease for this type of venture. Councilmember Farber indicated that he felt Northbound Liquor Store may be too small for what is being proposed. He further indicated that he would like to see some numbers and a layout of the building prior to making a decision. Councilmember Thompson suggested that the Watzes visit Northbound with an architect so that some preliminary plans can be drawn. It was the consensus of the Council that more information would have to be provided before a decision was made regarding this issue. 6.2. Consider Resolution Approving the Proposed New Layout for the Upland Avenue/Hi.qhway 10 Intersection COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 97-121 APPROVING THE GEOMETRIC LAYOUT OF THE UPLAND AVENUE AND TRUNK HIGHWAY 10