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City Council Minutes June 20, 1983 Page Six Mr. Don Schumacher, representative of Elk River Concrete Products, indicated that the property Cretex owned along Upland Avenue was purchased for a possible expansion, and that a buffer would be provided should that expansion occur. Discussion was carried on regarding the possibility of apartment buildings constructed along Upland Avenue. Mr. Don Schumacher indicated that there were much better sites available in the City, as apartment buildings would need special footings because of the low land and water drainage problems. Mr. John Baily Jr. of the Cretex Company indicated that the future expansion of the Cretex Company would provide more jobs within the community. Mr. Baily further indicated that the Cretex Company is exploring new products and new markets which will lead to expansion. Mr. Marty Tracy, Chairman of the Planning Commission, indicated that the Planning Commission discussed each issue individually, and found it was a most difficult task. Mr. Tracy indicated that the Planning Commission voted 4-2 in favor of the rezone along the east side of Upland Avenue. Mr. Tracy further indicated that he was troubled with his vote for the rezone request and further indicated that he is not sure how he would vote if the issue were to be voted on at this time. The City's Zoning Ordinance was discussed with regard to screening and buffering required for industrial uses. Discussion was also carried on regarding the type of buffering the Cretex Company would use, should they expand their operation along Upland Avenue. Discussion was also carried on regarding notification of residents in an area to be considered for rezoning. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she felt notification of residences would be appropriate, and suggested that signs be posted in the areas stating the time and place of the public hearing. Councilmember Engstrom indicated that he understood the problem of the Axelson's and also understood the reasons Cretex purchased the properties along Upland Avenue. Councilmember Engstrom indicated that Cretex purchased the property with the intent of expansion, and further indicated that he wanted to keep Cretex in the community. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE REZONING OF THE AREA ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF UPLAND AVENUE TO AN R-3 ZONE. THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO REZONE THE AREA NORTH OF MEADOWVALE ROAD 300' FEET IN DEPTH TO AN R-3 ZONE, AND TO LEAVE THE AREA EAST OF UPLAND AVENUE AS ZONED 1-2. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-1. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL OPPOSED. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM MOVED TO REZONE AN AREA NORTH AND EAST OF THE R-3 AND 1-2 ZONE ALONG UPLAND AVENUE AND MEADOWVALE FROM AN I-I ZONE TO 1-2 ZONE. COUNCILMEMBERDUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO REZONE THE AREA EAST OF MEADOWVALE ROAD FROM I-I TO R-la. COUNCILMEMBER ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0.