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. . . Elk River City Council Minutes June 21, 1993 Page 2 5. Open Mike Jackie Schuelien, chamber of Commerce Executive Director, invited the City Council to attend the bridge dedication on June 23, 1993. 6.1. Consider Chamber of Commerce Proposal for Creamery Site Duane Kropuenske, Chair of the Chamber Office Space Committee, indicated that the Chamber of Commerce is seeking an area for a new office which is more accessible to the public and which would offer more office space. He stated they have been considering the City owned property on Highway 10 and Main Street as this property is visible and economically feasible for a Chamber of Commerce office. He ntated that the Chamber is proposing to relocate a building which is currently located at 317 Main Street and owned by Mr. Dennis Chuba. Duane Kropuenske reviewed the site plan proposed for the Chamber office. He further indicated that the Chamber is proposing a long term land lease which would permit it to locate the building on the City property. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO WORK WITH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE DRAFTING OF A PROPOSAL TO RELOCATE THE CHAMBER OPERATION TO THE CORNER OF HIGHWAY 10 AND MAIN STREET AND TO HOUSE THE CHAMBER IN THE BUILDING CURRENTLY LOCATED AT 317 MAIN STREET. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.2. Set Public Hearing to Consider Modification to Tax Increment Financing Plans No. 1 and No. 3 Pat Klaers indicated that the Elk River City Council has considered financing options regarding the proposed expansion of the public library. One of the options is to underwrite a portion of the expansion cost by amending the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plans No. 1 and No.3. He stated that the first step in this process is to conduct a public hearing and requested the Council to set a public hearing date. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO CALL A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 2, 1993, TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO TIF PLANS NO. 1 AND NO.3. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.3. Consider Liquor License Renewals The City Clerk presented the Council with the 1993-94 liquor license renewals. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE LIQUOR LICENSES AS ON THE MEMO TO THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM THE CITY CLERK DATED 1993. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION 5-0. INDICATED JUNE 15, CARRIED 6.4. Consider Quotes for Sod - City Hall Phil Hals stated he has requested quotes from four companies to install sod at the new City Hall/Police Facility. He recommended the Council