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Elk River Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 June 10, 1993 John Cannon, 11794-190 Avenue, Elk River, stated he felt the mall • project does not meet the seven standards for a conditional use permit. There being no comments at this time, Chairman Minton requested City staff and the developer's staff respond to the questions asked. Mike Shields, Architect for the proposed mall, responded to the question of liability/safety of children in and around the proposed mall. Mr. Shields informed the residents that it is not the developer's or the school's responsibility to try to reduce gang activity or crime and therefore, this project should not be judged by possible increases in crime/gang activity. Scott Erickson, developer for the proposed project, suggested the Planning Commission look at the Minneapolis based Calhoun Square project. It is in an area that had a high crime rate, however, the mall project helped to reduce crime in the area because individual business owners took an active part in security, etc. Testimony from the public continued . . . Sue Deliden, 19243 Lowell Street, Elk River, requested the developers consider the Area Focus Study. Shelia Hileman, 11774 Highland Road, Elk River, reiterated concerns relating to safety issues and increased crime. • Carla Fourniar, 716 Washington, Elk River, reviewed a newspaper article regarding crime and juveniles and reiterated her concern regarding crime. Rosalie Ezati, 19498 Lowell Street, Elk River, works in a retail store in Elk River and knows many of the area youths. Ms. Ezati is concerned with the affect this proposed project would have on area youths. Ken Williams, 19762 Brentwood Lane, Elk River, questioned if the Planning Commission was limited to making a decision using only the facts, or would they be able to use their own judgements. Planning Commission recessed at 9:30 p.m. and reconvened at 9:35 p.m. Stephen Rohlf discussed the Focus Area Study and explained the memo included in the packet dated June 4, 1993. Phil Johnson, 19440 Holt Street, Elk River, commented on storm water run-off, the memo in the packet from the DNR, and explained the sedimentation pond and culvert. Terry Maurer, City Engineer, addressed driveway accesses, traffic issues, and costs related to improvements. Mr. Maurer also explained that the pond behind the school currently has no outlet. This project • is proposing an outlet.