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City Council Minutes Page 9 July 15, 1991 • Julie Goldemann indicated that the Church Pastor is willing to work with the residents concerning the daycare. The Senior Pastor of the Church, indicated that the Church fully intends to comply with the City and the Council. Thor Johnson, Youth Pastor, apologized for the Church's previous track record and indicated that there is a need for a children ministry in the City of Elk River. Gladys Skogins, Daycare Center Teacher, indicated that she sees a need for a Christian daycare in the City of Elk River. There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. Councilmember Schuldt stated that he feels the Church is requesting to put a commercial daycare center in a single family neighborhood. He indicated that this would set a precedent in other single family neighborhoods. Councilmember Dietz indicated that the Church should be given a chance with the daycare center and if the conditional use permit is not met, then it could be pulled within a year. • COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO DENY THE REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A DAYCARE CENTER FROM THE ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH. MAYOR TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. Mayor Tralle stated that he sees this venture as a commercial enterprise. He further indicated that the Council has been deceived by the Church in the past and there are conditions on the previous conditional use permit that have been outstanding for three or four years. Councilmember Kropuenske stated that this conflict will continue to be present in residential areas. In the future, the City Council and Planning Commission should look at where conditional use permits are allowed for churches. Dave Sellergren, City Attorney, reminded the Council that the issue before them is a land use impact ..issue. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-1. Councilmember Dietz opposed. 6.6. Administrative Subdivision by Cre? Dance/Public Hearin Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, indicated that Creg Dance, of 19276 Twin Lakes Road, isrequesting an administrative subdivision to divide an 11.78 acre parcel into two parcels of land. • Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Mayor Tralle closedthe public hearing.