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Elk River City Council Minutes November 27, 1995 Page 2 e involved numerous Elk River citizens who were part of the Steering Committee. Shestated that many Elk River residents appeared at the public hearings to give input on the Plan. Louise Kuester further explained that the Transportation Plan and Park Plan will not be considered this evening. Bob Minton, steering committee chair, reviewed the steps that were involved in completing the Comprehensive Plan. He further explained that the Comprehensive Plan is an update of an existing Comprehensive Plan from 1988. Bob Minton thanked all those involved in their efforts to draft the Plan, including staff. Steering Committee members. and citizens who attended the meetings. Mayor Duitsman indicated that he would take public input on each section of the Comprehensive Plan. utilities - City Planner Steve Ach presented the information on the Utilities Plan of the Comprehensive Plan. He indicated that the utilities section of the Plan relates to the expansion of the urban service boundary. Steve Ach explained that the Steering Committee recommended a small area for urban service expansion while the Planning Commission recommended a larger area in order to accommodate long-term urban growth. Mayor Duitsman requested public input on this issue. 1. Dave Cieslak, Cargill, 10383 165th Avenue, indicated that they have currently invested $3 million to the existing Cargill facilities in Elk River. He indicated that there is no need for sewer and water at their facility and they would see no benefit to their current operations with the extension of utilities or the urban service district. e 2. Dwight Kirkeide, 11230 173rd Avenue North, indicated that he was opposed to the extension of the urban service area. Mr. Kirkeide stated that he distributed a flyer to all residents in the proposed urban service area relating to the expansion of sewer and water facilities. He indicated he felt that the proposed Plan would harm the people in the community. 3. John Benver, Fillmore Street, indicated he recently moved to Elk River and stated that he is opposed to the expansion of the urban service district as he sees no benefit to his property. 4. Dawn Beaudry, Fillmore Street, presented a petition in opposition to the expansion of the urban service area. She indicated she is against the extension of sewer and water to her area. 5. Tony Krelin, 181st Avenue, questioned the Council as to when the assessments would begin for the project. Mayor Duitsman explained that there are no assessments proposed at this time. 6. Joanne Rousseau, Ebner's Bait, 17015 Highway 10. indicated she is opposed to the expansion of the urban service district and stated that if utility extensions take place. Ebner's Bait will go out of business. e