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Elk River City Council Minutes May 18, 1998 Page 8 6.7, Mrs. Mulvaney questioned how the rezoning would affect her in regard to assessment charges. Mayor Duitsman indicated that no determination has been made at this time regarding assessment amounts. There being no further comments on the issue, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 98-7 AMENDING THE CITY OF ELK RIVER ZONING MAP TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R1C (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO BP (BUSINESS PARK) (AREA #3). COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. City of Elk River Request for Land Use Plan Amendment From MR to LI {Area #7) Public Hearin.q Case No. LUA 98-1 City of Elk River Request for Rezoninq from R1E to BP, Public Hearinq Case No. ZC. 98-1 Steve Ach, City Planner, indicated that the City of Elk River is requesting consideration of a Land Use Plan Amendment from MR (Medium Density Residential) to LI (Light Industrial) and a rezonJng from Rle (Single Family Residential) to BP (Business Park) of approximately 70 acres of property located along Burlington Northern Railroad Tracks between 177th Avenue and 173rd Avenue (Area 7). Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearings for items #6.7 & 6.8. Jeff Thompson attorney for Roy and Ruth Brown spoke on behalf of the Browns. He indicated that the Browns are interested in discussing the possibility of the city purchasing their property. He further stated that because the rezoning is not necessary for the city to move ahead with its plans, the Browns request that the rezoning be postponed. This would allow negotiations to take place between the city and Browns for the purchase of their property. Councilmember Holmgren indicated that he would be interested in postponing a decision on the rezoning as there is no project driving this issue at this time. He indicated that he would prefer to keep negotiations and rezoning separate. Mrs. Brown indicated that it has always been their desire to stay on their land and in their home. She stated that various decisions by the council has impacted their property and their lives. She requested that the Council make a commitment of the City's intent to negotiate for the purchase of their land prior to the rezonJng taking place. There being no further comments on the issue, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. MAYOR DUITSMAN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 98-58 AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE LAND USE FROM MR (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) (AREA #7). COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.