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. . . City Council Minutes September 28, 1992 Page 2 Vice Mayor Holmgren opened the public hearing. Larry Ebert, Elk River Machine, indicated that the addition would be added to the existing building and that they are basically just enlarging their facility, but that the operation will not change. There being no further comments, Vice Mayor Holmgren closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY ELK RIVER MACHINE TO ADD A 26,250 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO ITS EXISTING BUILDING WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1. THAT ELK RIVER MACHINE'S EXISTING PARKING LOT IS STRIPED. 2. THAT THE ADDITIONAL PARKING ADDITION IS HARD SURFACED AND PARKING LOT IS FROM ELK RIVER SECURE AN EASEMENT. LOT PROPOSED TO ACCOMMODATE THE STRIPED AND THAT ACCESS TO THIS MACHINE'S PROPERTY OR THEY MUST 3. THAT ELK RIVER MACHINE ALLOW THE CITY TO PLANT TREES ON THEIR PROPERTY TO HELP SCREEN THE STORAGE FROM LION'S PARK. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6. Assessment Hearing for Phase I of the Western Area Improvement Project Terry Maurer, City Engineer, reviewed the history of the Western Area Improvement Project. He explained that the project actually started in 1987 when a formal request was made for funding to replace the bridge on Main Street. He stated that following that request the City adopted a 1988 Comprehensive Plan which placed a moratorium on any building of residential lots in the western area until utilities are provided. He indicated that following the Comprehensive Plan the City Council requested that a feasibility study be prepared for the Western Area. Terry Maurer explained that the objective of the City Council was to coordinate Phase I of the Western Area Public Improvements with the construction of the new Main Street bridge. Following the project history, Terry Maurer reviewed the project cost and discussed the different types of rates and assessments that would be included in the project as outlined in his 9/28/92 handout. Peter Beck, City Attorney, informed the audience of the assessment appeal procedure. Vice Mayor Holmgren opened the public hearing. Vice Mayor Holmgren stated that the Council would receive input from the public and then respond after all public comments had been made. 1. Richard Elliott 13342 Island View Drive Mr. Elliott indicated that he owned property along Highway 10 and that he felt there was a discretion in the amount of acreage that was being