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. . . city Council Minutes October 19, 1992 Page 8 Pat Klaers suggested that the type of screening be compatible with the time of the amortization period. Councilmembers Holmgren and Dietz questioned if the EDA could become involved in this situation. Peter Beck suggested that the screening be delayed until a time line is determined for rezoning and relocation. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO CHECK INTO RELOCATION ALTERNATIVES AND FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE AND THAT THIS MATTER BE BROUGHT TO THE EDA AND BACK TO THE COUNCIL IN NOVEMBER. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ADVISE THE PROPERTY OWNER THAT BEFORE CITY ASSISTANCE WOULD BE CONSIDERED, INFORMATION ON A PHASE II ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT WOULD HAVE TO BE BROUGHT TO THE COUNCIL TABLE AS IT RELATES TO A TIMETABLE AND EXPENSES. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The Council recessed at 8:45 and reconvened at 9:00 p.m. 7.8. Discussion Regarding Planned Unit Developments Steve Rohlf stated that the Planning Commission has reviewed the consistency of Elk River Planned Unit Developments. He stated that due to the number of requests for PUD's, the Planning Commission felt that it was necessary to review this matter. Steve Rohlf stated that some concerns included developing a consistent policy for PUD's, and using PUD's only when necessary. Steve Rohlf stated that the Planning commission is recommending that a development plan be proposed prior to a zone change to PUD. He indicated that it is easier to deny a zone change than it is to deny a plat or site plan once the zone change is in place. The Council discussed whether or not it would be feasible to present a development plan prior to a zone change to PUD in all circumstances. John Weicht expressed a concern regarding stated there are times when PUD zoning would be willing to make a proposal. the proposed policy as he is necessary before a developer steve Rohlf suggested that he discuss the Council's and John Weicht's concerns and bring this issue back to the Council. 7.9. Annexation Councilmember Holmgren stated that the county Auditor has ruled that Arne Engstrom does not reside in the City of Elk River. He stated that Arne Engstrom will be going to the Town Board of Big Lake and requesting that one acre be annexed to the City of Elk River. 8. Check Register COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE CHECK REGISTER. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.