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City Council Minutes Page 7 <br /> July 20,2015 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Moved by Councilmember Westgaard and seconded by Councilmember <br /> Wagner to adopt ordinance 15-24 amending the City of Elk River Zoning <br /> Map to rezone certain property from R-1c Single Family Residential to <br /> Business Park. Motion carried 4-0. <br /> 8.1 Direction Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units <br /> Mr. Leeseberg presented the staff report. <br /> Mayor Dietz stated attached accessory dwelling units should be allowed and he <br /> would like to see "family" redefined. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard indicated he believes detached can work if it meets <br /> certain requirements. He added it is tough to redefine "family." <br /> Councilmember Olsen stated he is ok with both attached and detached units and <br /> doesn't believe "family" requires redefining. <br /> Councilmember Wagner explained she would like to see detached defined further <br /> adding that a small city lot may not be the appropriate location for a detached unit. <br /> She added that the tiny house movement is gaining popularity and she believes it is <br /> appropriate in the proper setting. She further added,she is not comfortable <br /> redefining"family". <br /> Mayor Dietz stated he is not iNfavor';iof detac e' accessoryT units put above garages. <br /> He added he views the tiny houses as an entire house unit of its own and has no <br /> issue with them. <br /> ,,C , ; ,Vsensus was for staff to bring bt multiple options for consideration. <br /> 8. Tax Forfeitur'; <br /> s. Allard presente' "her sta report. <br /> Moved by Councilmember Westgaard and seconded by Councilmember <br /> Wagner to adopt resolution 15-42 regarding classification of certain tax <br /> forfeited land located within the city and specifying parcels to be sold. Motion <br /> carried 4-0. <br /> Moved by Councilmember Wagner and seconded by Councilmember Olsen <br /> to adopt resolution 15-43 approving acquisition of real property and <br /> dispensing with statutory requirements for review by Planning Commission of <br /> acquisition. Motion carried 4-0. <br /> UREJ <br />