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City of <br /> Elk Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Mayor and City Council 4.11 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> Consent August 19, 2013 Zack Carlton,Planning Intern <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Request for Authorization to Prepare Ordinance Jeremy Barnhart,Deputy Director, CODD <br /> Amendment for Wineries Reviewed by <br /> Action Requested <br /> Authorize,by motion, staff to review and recommend changes to the ordinance regarding wineries. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> Staff has received a request from Goose Lake Farm and Wine to relocate to Elk River from Nowthen. <br /> The city code is not clear with regard to regulating wineries within the city. Local wineries are becoming <br /> more popular and staff believes these are the types of businesses that reflect Elk River's agricultural <br /> heritage and are appropriate in certain areas of the community. <br /> Staff seeks authorization to research wineries and recommend changes to the ordinance appropriate for <br /> the use and the locations. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> None <br /> Attachments <br /> ■ None <br /> P a w E A E U s r <br /> NaA f RE] <br />