4.1. DRAFT MINUTES (2 SETS) 04-07-2014

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City Council Minutes Page 5 March 17,2014 7.2 Interim Use Permit: Juanita Glenn on Behalf of Wapiti Park to Allow Accessory Use, Case No. CU 14-08 Mayor Dietz opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Mayor Dietz continued the public hearing to April 21, 2014. 7.3 Ordinance Amendment: Amend Language Regarding Billboards, Case No. OA 14-01 Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. Mayor Dietz opened the public hearing. Steve Anderson, Franklin Outdoor Advertising-indicated a need for additional billboards in Elk River and expressed support for the ordinance amendment. Debbie Rydberg, executive director of the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce — encouraged the Council to approve the ordinance amendment. There being no one else to speak to this issue,Mayor Dietz closed the public hearing. Councilmember Motin stated he believes allowing additional billboards goes against the city's beautification plans. Moved by Councilmember Burandt and seconded by Councilmember Westgaard to adopt Ordinance 14-04 amending section 30-875 entitled "I-2 medium industrial district and Section 30-1293, entitled "1-2 medium industrial district to allow advertising signs (billboards) as a conditional use in the I-2 zoning district. Motion carried 4-1. Councilmember Motin opposed. 7.4 Draft Comprehensive Plan Kelsey Johnson of WSB and Associates provided an overview of the draft Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Dietz opened the public hearing. Martin Harstad, owns property north of County Road 35 and east of Zebulon— encouraged the Council to extend urban services to his property. Rita Clark Johnson, 508 Tipton Avenue— stated she is excited about the plan. She encouraged the city to provide assistance to downtown residents wishing to reinvest in their homes. Dave Anderson, 14845 County Road 30—expressed concerns with the road shown connecting County Road 33 to County Road 32 running through Woodland Trails P O W € R 1 9 0 Y NATUREI