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City Council Minutes Page 8 <br /> April 18,2016 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Councilmember Westgaard questioned how this ordinance would work in the C3 <br /> District where the city requires screening of rooftop mechanicals and could create <br /> issues with setback requirements. <br /> Ms. Mroz stated no setback requirements were changed and will still be required to <br /> be met but an applicant could apply for a variance. <br /> Councilmember Wagner concurred with Councilmember Westgaard's comments. <br /> Ms. Mroz stated, as Energy City,this is something the city should want to promote <br /> and not hide. She stated the ordinance, as currently written,doesn't address this <br /> matter either way. <br /> Attorney Beck, stated,as the ordinance is written,the screening requirements would <br /> apply and this is currently the best way to handle the installations. He further stated <br /> the city could look at the commercial setback requirements on a case-by-case basis <br /> through the variance process. <br /> Moved by Councilmember Westgaard and seconded by Councilmember <br /> Olsen to adopt Ordinance 16-08 amending Section, 30-01, Definitions, and <br /> Adding Section 30-805, Solar Energy Systems. Motion carried 5-0. <br /> 7.7 Die Concepts Microloan <br /> Ms. Othoudt presented the staff report. <br /> Mayor Dietz opened the public hearing for both the microloan application and the <br /> jobs incentive microloan and blighted properties forgivable loan. There being no one <br /> to speak to these issues,Mayor Dietz closed the public hearing. <br /> Moved by Councilmember Wagner and seconded by Councilmember <br /> Westgaard to adopt Resolution 16-23 approving loan agreement for Die <br /> Concepts Project. Motion carried 5-0. (EDA) <br /> Moved by Councilmember Burandt and seconded by Councilmember <br /> Westgaard to adopt Resolution 16-24 approving loan agreement for Die <br /> Concepts Project. Motion carried 5-0. (HRA) <br /> 8.1 Boys & Girls Club of Elk River Commercial Real Estate Loan Support <br /> Request <br /> Mr. Portner presented the staff report. He stated staff supports the resolution. <br /> Mayor Dietz questioned the city's liability if there is a default in payments. <br /> Mr. Portner stated there may be some exposure if there is a default on the initial loan <br /> but not on this request. <br /> POWERED 9r <br /> UREJ <br />