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. . . Elk River City Council Meeting August 16, 1993 Page 7 COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO REQUEST THAT THE HRA PARTICIPATE BY COVERING 50% OF THIS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT ($25,000). COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 93-41, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MODIFICATION OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLANS FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICTS NO. 1 AND NO.3, AND DIRECTING CITY STAFF TO IMPLEMENT THE MODIFICATION OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLANS NO. 1 AND NO.3. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.1. Conditional Use Permit Request to Operate a Mail Order Business as a Horne Occupation by Mark Palmer/Public Hearing Steven Ach, City Planner, indicated that Mr. Palmer is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a home occupation which involves a mail order business of firearms. He stated that the permit is required because the ordered firearms will be delivered to the Palmer residence by United Parcel Service. He indicated that a Federal Firearms License from the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Bureau has been issued to Mr. Palmer. Steve Ach indicated that staff has reviewed the request and based on the letter received from Mr. Palmer and on the Planning Commission review and recommendations, it is felt that Mr. Palmer would operate within the parameters of the ordinance. He further stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the conditional use permit with nine conditions. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. Barb Mann, 1123 Main street, stated her main concern was commercial activities moving further toward the residential area on Main Street. She further indicated that the proposed gun sale business is an adult business and prefers that these businesses stay out of residential areas. Nancy Theilke, 250 Norfolk, stated her concern for the safety of her children. She also noted that the Palmer residence is unsightly. She questioned the length of the conditional use permit and requested the City Council to check with other cities regarding this issue. She requested that the City Council table this issue until further information is gathered. She also questioned how the guns would be secured. Sherry Ames, 1115 Main Street, stated she had similar concerns to Nancy Theilke. She further indicated that the proposed business would be located one block from Handke Elementary School and stated she was opposed to the selling of firearms in a residential area. She indicated that Rock Martin, Principal of Handke School, could not be present, however, he requested that his concern for the safety of the children be considered. Sherry Ames requested the Council to think about where, when, and how firearms would be sold in the City of Elk River.