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. . . Elk River City Council Minutes March 16, 1992 Page 7 6.7. Conditional Use Permit Request by Elk River Municipal Utilities/P.H. Janelle Szklarski indicated that the Elk River Municipal Utilities is requesting a conditional use permit to construct a new building to house the well and filtration plant which are located at the intersection of Highway 10 and Main Street. She indicated that there is an existing building there which will be removed to accommodate the new structure which will measure 24 feet by 48 feet and will be constructed of concrete panels. Bob Mccartney, representing Elk River utilities, was present. Mary Eberley, Planning Commission Representative, indicated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the request. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES TO CONSTRUCT A BUILDING TO HOUSE THE WELL AND FILTRATION PLANT AT THE SITE LOCATED AT HIGHWAY 10 AND MAIN STREET WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THAT A DETAILED GRADING PLAN BE SUBMITTED WITH THE BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION AND THAT THE SLOPES ARE STABILIZED THROUGH APPROPRIATE METHODS WHICH ARE APPROVED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL. 2. THAT THE PROPOSED PARKING LOT HAVE A BITUMINOUS SURFACE. 3. THAT THE APPLICANT SHALL AID IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LANDSCAPING PLAN AS PREPARED BY THE CITY. THE COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The City Council recessed at 9:05 p.m. and reconvened at 9:15 p.m. 6.8. Ordinance Amendment to Section 900.08 and 900.12 Regulation of Animals by the City of Elk River/P.H. Janelle Szklarski indicated that City staff is proposing two ordinance amendments to regulate the keeping of animals within the City of Elk River. She noted that this issue was brought to the attention of the City Council when the City received a request to raise ostriches in an agricultural zone. She stated that at that time, the Council referred the animal ordinance to the Planning Commission and the Planning Commission has since then reviewed this ordinance. Janelle stated that the proposed ordinance amendments before the Council regulate domestic, agricultural, dangerous and nontraditional or exotic animals. Mary Eberley stated that the Planning Commission reviewed both ordinance amendments and recommended approval. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. The Council discussed the two ordinance Discussion was held regarding existing uses amendments being proposed. and whether or not they