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Elk River City Council Minutes December 16, 1991 Page 3 . indicated that direct access to the outside of the building is proposed and there is no proposed exit from the pizza parlor into the mall area. Councilmember Kropuenske indicated his concern regarding double parking along the curb for pizza pick ups. Tom Zerwas, Police Chief, indicated that although this could create a problem, it would not be considered illegal because the area is not marked as a no parking zone. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE BUILDING PLAN AND SITE PLAN REVIEWS FOR THE PROPOSED OFFICE SPACE AND LITTLE CEASER'S PIZZA PARLOR WITH THE STIPULATION THAT "NO PARKING, FIRE LANE" SIGNAGE BE INSTALLED IN FRONT OF LITTLE CEASER'S. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED THAT "NO PARKING, FIRE LANE" SIGNAGE BE INSTALLED FOR THE ENTIRE CURB LINE ALONG THE MALL AREA. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.3. Zoninr Interpretation of Proposed Ostrich Farm . Steve Rohlf indicated that Howard and Donna Dell are requesting a zoning interpretation regarding the raising of ostriches. He stated that Janelle Szklarski, Zoning Assistant, indicated that it was staff's interpretation that ostri ches would be considered a wild animal. He indicated that after the Dells requested an interpretation, .Janelle Szklarski further researched the issue. Steve Rohlf indicated that aft.er research of t.he issue, staff's recommendation was split with the Community Service Officer recommending that ostriches are wild animals and not allowed in agrieultural use areas and with Janelle Szklarski' s interpretation being changed to state that ostriches be treated as an agricultural use because they are being used primarily for breeding purposes and also because research indicates that other communi ties have not experienced any problems. Steve Rohlf indicated that he concuned with .Tanelle's recommendation, but felt that if the Council also concurred, the City should look at its entire animal ordinance. Mayor Tralle felt that it would be appropriate to refer this item to the Planning Commission for review. He indicated that the Planning Commission should look at other ordinances that deal with animals on smaller lots of five acres in size and further that he would like the Planning Commission to consider whether animals that are wild by nature should be regulated by a conditional use permit or be considered as a primary use. . Councilmember Kropuenske indicated that he concurred with Janelle Szklarski 's interpretation as he felt the ostriches were more of an agricultural operation. He further indicated that if it was the Council's desire to send this item back to the Planning Commission, he would request that it be a priority for the Planning Commission so as not to delay the Dell's. It was the consensus of the City Council that the ostriches be considered wild animals by nature and not be allowed as an agricultural