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City Council Minutes Page July 24, 2000 Councilmember Motin questioned why the city has 2007 as the date set for extending utilities and charging assessments when sewer and water can be extended to this area now, Ms. McPherson stated that currently this property is not scheduled to receive utilities and assessments until 2007 so as to be sensitive to property owners in this area and defer the impact of the assessments, Mayor Klinzing commented that she would like to slow urban residential growth in Elk River at least until the school district passes a bond referendum, Mayor Klinzing suggested the city examine this part of the comprehensive plan. Leroy Brown, property owner, informed the council that he owns 72 acres next to the subject property and Mr. Brown questioned whether this would affect the timing of when he will be assessed. Mayor Klinzing stated that Mr. Brown's property would not be assessed until 2007. COUNClLMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 00-59 AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCLUDE A PROPERTY IN THE URBAN SERVICE DISTRICT. COUNClLMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-1. Mayor Klinzing opposed. 6. Open Mike No one appeared for open mike. 7.1. Utilities Commission Update Councilmember Dietz commented that everyone should have a copy of the Utilities Commission minutes and that he would try to answer any questions. Councilmember Motin questioned the location and size of the water tower. Councilmember Dietz stated that the water tower would be similar in size to the Gary Street water tower. 7.2. Discussion: Vehicles for Sale in City Lots Chief Zerwas stated that he would like more input from council on how to proceed with stopping people from parking their "for sale" vehicles on city property. Chief Zerwas stated that one potential problem is when someone is legitimately parked in a city lot with "for sale" signs in their windows, such as an employee or customer of a downtown business. Council directed Chief Zerwas to install signs at city lots stating that vehicles can't be parked for selling purposes only and that the vehicle will be towed at the owner's expense. Council directed Chief Zerwas to research the subject and the possibility of adding it to the city ordinance, 7.3. Discussion: Bear Complaints in City of Elk River Police Chief Tom Zerwas responded to Council questions regarding bear complaints in Elk River. Chief Zerwas stated that unless bears are causing significant problems or are threatening to people they should be left alone. Chief Zerwas suggested that, if people secure their garbage and keep dog and bird food put away, bears will not be a nuisance.