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City Council Minutes Page 3 <br /> November 6,2017 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Ryan Hardin,KW Commercial—requested the requirement for tobacco shops to <br /> be at least 500 feet from schools and parks outlined in Elk River City Code 26-40 be <br /> reduced to 200 feet. <br /> Dan Weinmann, 13825 —214"'Avenue NW—stated he applied for a building <br /> permit and was denied due to wedand setbacks. He spoke with staff and applied for <br /> a variance last week but he isn't happy with the process and the fees and escrow he <br /> had to pay. He also expressed concern with other properties in his neighborhood <br /> that may be in violation of the wedand setback ordinance. <br /> Mr. Leeseberg indicated the escrow has been reduced but staff does not have <br /> authority to reduce the fees. <br /> Councilmember Wagner stated she is pleased Mr. Weinmann applied for a variance. <br /> She questioned if the Council should review the ordinance for future requests. She <br /> noted Mr. Weinmann mentioned new technology for deck construction that may <br /> alleviate some of the issues of the wetland setback. <br /> Mr. Leeseberg indicated the variance is scheduled for Board of Appeal in November <br /> and if denied the Council will see the request the first meeting in December. <br /> 6.1 2017 Recognition of Beautification Awards <br /> Ms. Eddy presented the staff report. <br /> The Council recognized and congratulated the following businesses for making <br /> substantial improvements to the exterior of their buildings and/or landscape in the <br /> last year: <br /> ■ Cornerstone Automotive <br /> ■ Spikes Feed, Seed,and Pet Supply <br /> ■ Ralphie's Minnoco <br /> ■ Heritage Construction Companies,LLC <br /> ■ Landmark Motel and Extended Stay <br /> They also recognized these businesses for consistently maintaining their property in <br /> an attractive and well-kept manner: <br /> ■ The Bank of Elk River <br /> ■ Abra Auto Body& Glass <br /> ■ American Family Insurance—Bonnie Koste Agency Inc. <br /> ■ Cretex Companies <br /> ■ Atlas Staffing Inc. <br /> 7.1 ADA Transition Plan for Review and Comment <br /> Mr. Femrite presented the staff report. <br /> UREJ <br />