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Elk River City Council Minutes Page 6 April 30, 1990 ordinance adds one sentence which states that the home security activity being discussed by the Commission is a legal activity. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 90-8, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 210-08 RELATING TO UTILITIES COMMISSION. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6. Open Mike The City Administrator distributed information received from Sue Mhyre along with a letter from Ms. Mhyre stating that she would like this discussed at Open Mike although she was unable to attend. He stated that the information related to the adult bookstore which has opened along Highway 10 in Ramsey, Minnesota. Ms. Mhyre stated her concern about the adult bookstore in her letter and questioned whether this could happen in Elk River. After discussion of this matter by the City Council, it was the consensus to place a moratorium on adult X-rated bookstores within the City of Elk River until such time that the staff can discuss land use issues related to the subject of adult bookstores. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 90-9, AN ORDINANCE PLACING A MORATORIUM ON ADULT BOOKSTORES AND LAND USES WITHIN THE CITY OF ELK RIVER. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. • The Council recessed at 7:40 p.m. and reconvened at 8:00 p.m. 7.1. Master Park and Recreation Plan Review Mayor Tralle indicated that Bill Sanders from Sanders and Associates was present to review with the Council the Master Park and Recreation Plan. He indicated that the Planning Commission and Park and Recreation Commission have already reviewed the plan. Mayor Tralle thanked the Park and Recreation Commission and expressed his gratitude for the work that they have done on the plan. Bill Sanders reviewed the plan with the Council. He indicated that the document is a workable tool which can be added to, improved or changed as time goes on and further that the intent of the plan is to be modified and changed as the City changes. Mayor Tralle requested to eliminate the word "residential" on Page 5 of the Goals and Objectives, which indicates the requirement for a developer of new residential areas to dedicate public open space or payment in lieu of dedication to the City's Park Dedication Fund. Mayor Tralle indicated that he did not feel that the dedication of parkland was totally the responsibility of residential developers. Bill Sanders reviewed with the Council the inventory of the City's parks. Mayor Tralle questioned how the Hennepin County parks and wildlife refuse areas relates to the Elk River residents. Bill Sanders indicated that these areas are being utilized by the City's residents. Councilmember Schuldt suggested that the City and County work together regarding the park plans. He indicated that he was under the