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City Council Minutes Page 4 October 20, 1997 • 4.9. County Attorney Discussion on Upcoming Legislation Regarding Personal Property Tax Kathy Heaney, Assistant Sherburne County Attorney gave the council a brief history of pending legislation pertaining to the elimination of personal property tax. She stated that the County could potentially lose 37 percent of its property tax base and the city could lose over 1/2 million dollars of its personal property tax base under this legislation. Ms. Heaney requested the City Council and Staff to talk to legislators and request them to retain personal property tax. She also requested the council to consider a motion identifying that elimination of personal property tax is not appropriate. It was the consensus of the City Council to have Kathy Heaney present a draft resolution for council consideration. 5. Open Mike No one appeared for this issue. 6.1, 6.2 Request by the City of Elk River for an Amendment to the Land Use Map and Rezoning, Public Hearing Case No. LU 97-1 and ZC 97-3 Paul Steinman, Director of Economic Development, reviewed the strategic plan process. He indicated that the purpose of the strategic plan is to establish the framework for economic and industrial growth of the city. He stated that eight • parcels of land totaling approximately 440 acres have been identified for potential rezoning for industrial development. Scott Harlicker, Planning Assistant, indicated that the City of Elk River is requesting an amendment to the land use map for certain property to change from medium density residential to light industrial. The City is also requesting a zone change of approximately 60 acres from single family residential to business park. The property is located at the north east corner of Waco Street and Mississippi Road. Scott Harlicker indicated that during the planning commission's review of this item residents brought forth issues of concern which included traffic, compatibility with adjacent residential uses and crime. He indicated that the Planning Commission voted 5-2 to recommend denial of the land use amendments and rezoning to business park. City Planner Steve Ach indicated that the staff held a meeting for surrounding residents to discuss the concerns of the residents. He indicated that in an attempt to address these concerns, staff has prepared three different scenarios for consideration regarding the future development of the property if it is rezoned to business park. Steve Ach stated that the Planning Commission did not have the opportunity to review these scenarios at their meeting. Following his review of the three scenarios he indicated that staff recommends Scenario #3 which allows for the business park to be located on the west end of the property and residential development on the east to buffer existing residents of Sandpiper Estates. He indicated that all scenarios route the industrial traffic to Waco Street or Highway 10. He further stated that it is staff's opinion that Scenario 3 best • addresses the concerns of the Sandpiper Estates residents.