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City Council Minutes March 18, 1985 Page Three Mr. Dave Gilgenbach indicated that the purpose of the ordinance amendment to allow Veterinary Clinics in a R-lb Zone was to allow for a Veterinary Clinic to be located on the City's 5 acre parcel of property on Hwy. 169 which is currently zone R-lb. Mr. Gilgenbach indicated that he is interested in purchasing the 5 acre parcel from the City and that the City Council directed the Planning Commission to consider an ordinance -amendment or zone change to allow for Veterinary Clinics on the Hwy. 169 property. Commissioner Wille, indicated that the Planning Commission is sensitive to Mr. Gildenbach's interest in the property on 169, but further indicated that the conditional use amendment proposed would set a precedent for similar uses in other residental areas within the City. Mayor Hinkel indicated that Mr. Philip Hals, Street Superintendent has some comments to be made to the City Council regarding the use of the Hwy. 169 site. Mr. If2l'1s indicated that in his comparison of the Hwy. 169 site and the proposed Public Works Garage Site in the Industrial Park, he favors the 169 site for the following reasons: 1. The site provided gravel for the Lion's Park. 2. The site would be more usable once the gravel was removed from the site and the site was leveled. 3. The 169 is located next to the Mn/DOT garage site which would be beneficial as the City exchanges materials and services with Mn/DOT. Mr. Phil Hals indicated that there was some discussion as to the City's need for the total 5 acres and further indicated that he felt the City would need all five acres because of the future needs for expansion or merger with the Elk River Utilities. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she appreciated the comments from Mr. Phil Hals, Street Superintendent, and further indicated that she felt that as soon as someone has expressed interest in purchasing the 5 acre parcel on Hwy. 169, the City then can come up with all kinds of uses for theprbperty. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that the public hearing was to consider an ordinance '~mendment to allow Veterinary Clinics in a Rl-b zone. Councilmember Gunkel further indicated that she agreed with the Planning Commission regarding denial of allowing Veterinary Clinics as a conditional use in a Rl-b zone, and further indicated that she felt the Planning Commission should review the area along Hwy. 169 for a commercial zone. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that Hwy. Maintenance Garages are not addressed in the City's zoning ordinance, and further indicated that she felt the Planning Commission should consider a zone to allow for maintenance garages as well. Mr. Dave Gilgenbach indicated that he had presented a proposal to purchase the property from the City Council approximately two years ago, and again proposed purchase of the property approximately one month ago. Mr. Dave Gilgenbach indicated that he felt the property was a prime location for his proposed use of a Veterinary Clinic. Discussion was carried on regarding the Hwy. 169 property versus the proposed public works location in the Industrial Park.