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Elk River City Council Minutes Page 3 August 24, 1998 Councilmember Thompson indicated that he would like to review the issue, however he felt that it should be the citizens of Elk River who are representatives on the boards and commissions of the city. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO REVIEW THE ISSUE AND TO BRING IT BACK FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION SOME TIME IN DECEMBER PRIOR TO BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Cecilia Scheel requested to be notified when this issue was on the Council agenda for consideration. 4.2. Tax Increment Financin.q District No. 20 - Public Hearing Director of Economic Development Paul Steinman stated this issue pertains to the final step in formation of a tax increment financing district to facilitate an industrial project in the Elk River Industrial Park for Supermats, Inc. He informed the Council that the EDA approved the Tax Increment Plan at its meeting on August 10, 1998. Mayor Duitsman opened the public headng. There being no one for or against the matter, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 98-94 MODIFYING DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AND ADOPTING THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THEREFOR; AND ESTABLISHING WITH DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 20 AND ADOPTING THE RELATED TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN THEREFOR. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4.3. Victoria Lane Overlay and Trucking Activity City Administrator Pat Klaers indicated that the residents of Victoda Lane have been notified of this meeting. He indicated that the issue relates to an approved overlay for Victoria Lane and the possibility of the overlayment being compromised by a semi trailer/tractor in the area. He reviewed the issues that had previously been discussed. He further indicated that Environmental and Code Enforcement Officer Laurie Mezera-Kerr has done some research regarding semi tractors/trailers in residential areas. Laurie Mezera-Kerr indicated that due to complaints received about a local trucker in a residential area, she has researched several cities regarding these types of issues. She indicated that this issue would be addressed in the city's nuisance ordinance and that she is working on an amendment to the nuisance ordinance. Mark Grimmer, 20446 Victoda Lane, indicated that he did not feel it was fair that the city is working with the county to obtain a driveway permit for Mr. Martin when he was denied a driveway permit a few years ago for the same area. He further indicated that the subdivision has a covenant regarding the use of semi trucks in the area and questioned whether the city would enforce this covenant. Mayor Duitsman indicated that the city does not enforce neighborhood covenants.