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Elk River city Council Meeting December 13, 1993 Page 4 --------------------- e contention in the input received from project is a better Elk Park Center Project. He stated that due to the the citizens of Elk River, the Elk Park Center project than originally proposed. Jim Tralle stated that on a personal basis he believes the project will serve as a starting point that will add to the quality of life and to the tax base in Elk River. He urged the Council to approve the plan. Jim Church, 19318 Baldwin Avenue NW, indicated that he was part of the silent majority and felt that a majority of the residents were in favor of the project. He indicated he was shocked to see a small majority in the community that were going to be affected by the project, sway the City Council's decision. He indicated he was in favor of the project and felt it would be an asset to the community. Ray Doebler, 11822 190th Avenue NW, stated that he was in favor of the project. He indicated that Elk River needs the development. e Tom Barrett, Attorney for Citizens Who Care, 3300 Piper Jaffrey Tower, stated that the proposed amendments to the mall fails to address traffic issues and the impact on the schools. He questioned the cost of the proposed improvements and also who would pay for the improvements. He requested that the Council take no action on the CUP or preliminary plat until these issues are resolved. He stated that the Council still has power to veto the proposal as the conditional use permit language states that there be no adverse affects. He also requested that the Council take no action until Councilmember Scheel is present to vote on the matter. City Attorney Peter Beck stated that it has been staff recommendation that this project bear all public improvement costs associated with the development which would be implemented through the Developer's Agreement. Linda Palek, Zimmerman, MN, stated that her children River School District. She stated that she is interested base and the jobs the shopping center would provide. use the Elk in the tax Diane Rugger, 11063 208th Avenue NW, stated that there is a small group of people who are tying to control the future of the city. She stated that she takes offense to neighborhood meetings being held with the Council as she has not been asked to attend. She felt the real issue for many of the people in opposition is because the shopping center is "in my backyard". She stated that the Council should not have to go over every detail at each meeting as these details are normally approved after the conditional use is granted. She stated she is in favor of the project. e Clyde ostrander, Elk River Floral, indicated his business is in Elk River. He indicated that he is in favor of the project it will help the tax base and create jobs in Elk River. located because Dennis Gorman, 12095 kept coming back was Highland Road, stated that the reason the issue because the developer could not answer the