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City Council Minutes October 1, 1984 ;Page Three usage oe the sewer line and the determination of that usage. Councilmember Engstrom questioned the hookup fee charged to the Gar-San building which replaced approximately 3 homes in that area. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that he felt it was a policy decision by the City Council and that the City Council should consider the possibility of the downtown redevelopment in their policy decision. Councilmember Schuldt further indicated that tennants can change, therefore, tennants and usage should not be the issue, that the City Council should consider the policy of a replacement building as a new building, therefore, charged as a new building. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO UPHOLD THE STAFF'S DECISION TO CHARGE MR. LUNDBERG A SEWER HOOKUP FEE OF $1,300.00 FOR HIS BUILDING AT THE CORNER OF 4TH STREET AND JACKSON AVENUE. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION FAILED 2-3. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL, COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN AND MAYOR HINKLE OPPOSED. Mayor Hinkle indicated that he felt the City should encourage new development and help developers whenever possible to encourage that development in the City of Elk River. Mayor Hinkle further indicated that he felt the City Staff should review the sewer hookup charge to the Doug Johnson building and readjust the hookup fee, if required. The City Administrator indicated that City Staff was not trying to make development in the City of Elk River difficult, but further indicated that sewer hookup fees are essential to maintain the integrity of the sewer fund. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO CANCEL THE SEWER HOOKUP FEE CHARGED TO MR. CLIFF LUNDBERG ON HIS BUILDING AT 4TH STREET AND JACKSON AVENUE AND FURTHER, AUTHORIZE AN INTERERETATION OF THE CITY'S ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER REPLACEMENT BUILDINGS THE SAME AS ALTERATIONS OR ADDITIONS TO THE SITE. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-2. COUNCILMEMBERS SCHULDT AND ENGSTROM OPPOSED. The City Administrator asked Mr. Lundberg if he would now do the curb/gutter and side- walk improvements reviewed. Mr. Lundberg indicated he would. The Administrator in- dicated the Street Superintendent and Building and Zoning Administrator would contact him regarding specifications. Pollack Zone Change Request - Continued Public Hearing Mayor Hinkle indicated that at the September 17, 1984 City Council meeting, the re- quest for a zone change for property north of Elk Hills was considered. Mayor Hinkle further indicated that as a result of several questions and concerns raised by both the Councilmembers and residents of the Elk Hills area, the Council determined that they would continue the public hearing until the October 1st meeting. Mayor Hinkle indicated that at a City Council committee session on September 24th, the City Council again discussed the Pollack re.zoning request and site concept. Mayor Hinkle further indicated that the proposed density was discussed, the land uses in the present site were discussed, road patterns and ownership were discussed, as well as the concerns of the Elk Hills residents. Councilmember Duitsman indicated that he felt the property must be zoned PUD to allow for the density necessary to allow for development and yet retain the terrain of the property. Councilmember Duitsman indicated that there are some very nice homes on very nice lots in the downtown Elk River which is a higher density than Elk Hills. Councilmember Duitsman further indicated that a planned unit development does allow for citizens' input, as each portion of the development requires a public hearing.