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Elk River City Council Minutes March 20, 2000 Page 13 indicated that Item 10 sets the guidelines and leaves flexibility with the Park and Recreation Commission and the City Council. Michele McPherson also noted that Item 10 does allow the City Council to grant credit for developer installed improvements. Mayor Klinzing indicated that she did not agree with Item 12 as she felt that private open space is not necessary for park and recreation purposes, She stated that item 12 should be removed. Councilmember Dietz stated he feels the Park & Recreation Commission is trying to protect the city from accepting unusable park land from developers under the open space ordinance, MAYOR KLINZING MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 00-07 AMENDING SECTION 1008.18 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CASE NO. OA 00-1, WITH THE REMOVAL OF ITEM 12. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilmember Farber noted that Item 10 is negative and that it may discourage developers. Councilmember Motin indicated that he would prefer to keep Items 10 and 12 in the ordinance to provide guidance to developers as to what the city prefers. Councilmember Thompson indicated that he would be abstaining from this vote. THE MOTION FAILED 2-2-1. Councilmembers Farber and Motin opposed. Councilmember Thompson abstained. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 00-07 AMENDING SECTION 1008.18 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CASE NO. OA 00-1, INCLUDING ALL THIRTEEN SECTIONS OF THE ORDINANCE AND STRIKING THE LAST SENTENCE IN ITEM 12. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION FAILED 2-2-1. Councilmember Farber and Mayor Klinzing opposed. Councilmember Thompson abstained. Mayor Klinzing suggested that the Planning Commission and Park and Recreation Commission review this issue again at a later time. 6,15, Request by City of Elk River for Ordinance Amendment Re.qardin,q Temporary Si,qn Re,qulations, Public Hearin.q Case No, OA 00-4 Director of Planning Michele McPherson indicated that the City of Elk River is requesting an ordinance amendment to Section 900.22(4) relating to sign regulations. She indicated that the ordinance amendment would increase the number of permits issued annually and increase the number of days temporary signs may be displayed annually, Michele reviewed the staff repon' on this issue and indicated that the Planning Commission recommended approval. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. Joe Johnson, 16800 Highway 10, indicated that he assisted in putting together the ordinance and stated that he is in favor of the ordinance.