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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />HAY Z 0 1995 <br /> <br /> <br />^MERICINN@ <br />MOTEL <br /> <br />AMERICINN OF ELK RIVER <br />Highways 10, 169, and 101 <br />Elk River, MN 55330 <br />Phone: (612) 441-8554 <br /> <br />May 19, 1999 <br /> <br />Hand Delivered <br /> <br />City of Elk River <br />13065 Orono Parkway <br />Elk River MN 55330 <br /> <br />Dear Sirs: <br /> <br />We are writing this letter in reference to the planning meeting held May 18, 1999 and to express <br />our concern the current Mississppi Scenic and Wild River boundaries and its impact on our <br />business.We had asked the City of Elk River for a building permit to expand our facility as <br />indicated on our original approved building plans. The City of Elk River responded by stating <br />there was a moratorium on permits at our location due to the state Scenic and Wild Rivers Act. <br />Since then, we have been in contact with the on a regular basis, but to no avail. <br /> <br />Our motel facility replaced a blighted structure on the corner of Highways 10 and 101 and was <br />partially funded through use of tax increment money offered by the city where our annual taxes <br />are approximately $60,000.00 annually. Our reasoning for requesting expansion and <br />beautification was to ward off other competition in the area which would greatly affect our <br />profitability. In November, 1998, a competitor began construction of another property three <br />miles from our door which will significantly impact our profitability. <br /> <br />Those adjacent lots are un-salable yet taxed at commercial reates of$3,052.00 annually and have <br />have paid these since 1992. These two lots are in a platted area approved by the City of Elk River <br />and are located in alleged Scenic and Wild Rivers Act. We had hoped to place a suitable <br />restaurant on this site providing profit on the property as well as a 10-15% increase in motel <br />occupancy. <br /> <br />This year we requested a permit to build a "portico" (a covered entrance) to enhance our <br />entryway and beautify our property. Again, we were told by the City this was not possible due to <br />restrictions on the property placed by DNR. Our concern is that without expansion or <br />beautification of any of our properties, we are unable to compete or possibly survi.ve in our <br />market. <br /> <br />Weare further confused by the fact that our original plans indicating future expansion were <br />submitted to the Department of Natural Resources prior to construction for building and signage <br />location as they addressed the river. Why wasn't something said at this time? <br /> <br />Toll Free Reservations: 1-8~3444 <br />