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Ell~ River City Council Minutes Page 8 August 21, 2000 Bill Herzog, 13711 182nd Avenue, mentioned concerns about parking on-site and Softpac eventually becoming a 24-hour operation. Mr. Herzog commented that he would like to see the Business Park rezoned to residential. Tom Kumpula, 13515 182nd Avenue, indicated that he is against allowing $oftpac to build on Business Center Drive. Mr. Kumpula mentioned concerns regarding building design standards, noise, and traffic. Mr. Kumpula questioned whether Softpac would actually bring jobs into the community. Herb Jones, 13666 182nd Avenue, stated concerns regarding noise levels after the second phase of $oftpac. Heather Altman, 13535 182n~ Avenue, questioned whether $oftpac fit into the definition of Business Park, or if it should really be in a Light Industrial Park. Shirley Anderson, 13548182,~ Lane, commented that she is against Softpac going in the Business Park. Dan Anderson, 13710 183rd Avenue, stated concerns about future expansion, noise, and fair parking. Mr. Anderson would like to see the Business Park rezoned. Renee Kumpula, 13515 182nd Avenue, mentioned concerns about noise and food odors. Rick Gould, 18249 Naples Street, stated concerns about noise, truck traffic, and property values. Russell Peterson, 18239 Kent Street, stated his concern of noise and that the building setbacks were too close to the roadway. There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. Ms. McPherson informed the council that there would be no lighting beyond the property line. Ms. McPherson also reviewed the definition of Business Park, Light Manufacturing, and Heavy Manufacturing according to the Zoning Code. City Engineer Terry Maurer noted that water consumption by Softpac would not present a problem for the Elk River Utilities. .John Dennis, Softpac, stated that there would be trucks coming into the site around the clock, but that they would not be constant. Mr. Dennis commented that the lighting is designed for the safety of employees and also noted that the juice manufacturing system would run on a closed loop system so there would be no odor. Mr. Dennis stated that Softpac is willing to work with the neighbors. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO POSTPONE ACTION ON THIS MA'rl'ER UNTIL STAFF HAS HAD TIME TO EVALUATE THE PETITION REQUESTING AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET (EAW) AND UNTIL STAFF HAS HAD A CHANCE TO RESEARCH STATE LAW AND EQB REGULATIONS ON THIS ISSUE. COUNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.