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City Council Minutes April 15 , 1985 Page Two 4. Pearce Commendation Presentation Mayor Hinkle called on John Pearce, former Planning Commission member to step for- ward to receive a commendation. Mayor Hinkle publicly read Resolution 85-8 a resolution commending John Pearce for his dedication to community service. John Pearce accepted the framed resolution and publicly thanked the City Council and members of the audience for the opportunity to serve the Elk River community. 5. Open Mike Mayor Hinkle noted that this was the time to bring up any items not listed on the agenda. A. Tom Mattson of Twin Lake Road noted that he needed a variance from the six hundred foot requirement and wondered how the variance process could be speeded up. Mr. iRickBreezee, Building and Zoning Administrator was asked to explain the several procedures required. for considering a variance. It was noted that the Planning Commission had a work meeting scheduled for April 30th and that Mr. Mattson's hearing could be published for that meeting. He was advised to make application so the process could be speeded up. B. Carol Mills, Executive Director of the Guardian Angels Foundation of Elk River, Inc. appeared to advise the Council of the proposed moderate income elderly housing proposed by Guardian Angels. She indicated her conversation with Acting Admini- strato~ Orvil Johnson concerning the feasibility of applying tax increment financing participation by the City. It was noted that the TIF concept would need to be heard by the Planning Commission. It was noted that it should possibly be added to the Planning Commission agenda of April 23rd. After some further discussion it was noted that the Councilmembers were somewhat receptive to TIF concept and that further legal and financing data information should be made available for Council consideration at the meeting of April 22nd. 6. Concept Review Amendment for Elk River Plaza Councilmember Gunkel introduced the matter of the Elk River Plaza PUD amendment. Mr. John Griese representing Barthel gave a presentation of the original PUD. He noted that reference to Lot F in the original agreement now equates to what is known as Lot 7 and this was all fully covered in the developers agreement. The developer now proposes to plat a street and cul-de-sac into Lot 7 with four indi- vidual lots of approximately 1.5 acres each. He noted that a Goodyear Service Store had expressed interest in building. Members of the Council reviewed the uses that were not allowed in this PUD. It was noted that a number of downtown uses would not be allowed and these include such items as multi-family dwellings, professional offices, taverns.and hotels, motor vehicle service stations servicing vehicles with more than two axles, auto repair shops, drive-in theaters, out-door amusement centers. Counci1members also noted that a buffer area is needed between Lot 7 and the Guardian Angels complex. It is noted that buffering protection was covered in the original developers agree- ment. Councilmemeber Gunkel expressed questions about developing Lot 7 at this time.