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Terpstra, Black, Brandell & Jensen onald G. Black 'm E. Brandell Attorneys at Law Jeffery J. Jensen 913 Main Street Elizabeth K. Moore Elk River, MN 55330-1508 Brian A. Park (612) 441-7040 ofc James A. Bumgardner (612) 441-0901 fax John W. Terpstra (retired) May 19, 1999 City of Elk River Planning and Zoning Commission 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 Dear Commissioners: The City of Elk River is proposing a very positive change with respect to the Wild and Scenic River District ordinance. We have reviewed the proposed revisions to the district boundaries. The City is to be commended. The new boundaries appear to more closely follow the intent of the state Wild and Scenic River statute by relating the concept of preservation with the physical characteristics of the land. The present boundaries can, • at best, be charitably described as an arbitrary and capricious exercise of power without any rational relationship to the physical and economic realities of our community. The Mississippi River is a valuable natural resource which should be available to all segments of our society. We appreciate the fact the City of Elk River recognizes the fact that a major river is an avenue of commerce as well as a source of scenic beauty. We are residents and business owners in this community. Without the ordinance amendment we are prohibited from expanding or rebuilding our present office building. While we do not plan to have the building destroyed at this time, we also do not want to be placed in the position of having to move simply because an ordinance was adopted years ago which has little or no relationship to the historic development of Elk River. We urge the speedy adoption of the proposed amendments to the Elk River Zoning Ordinance as proposed by the City of Elk River as set forth in the memo dated May 25, 1999. Sincerely, TE STRA'BLACK, BRANDELL & JENSEN • i � 111 /(1462"--- nald G. Black RB:it