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r . December 1, 1980 Page Three 7. Larson Conditional Use Permit and Zone Change The City Administrator indicated that it has been determined by the City Attorney and the City Planner that the request for a conditonal use permit by Mr. Larson to install a car wash at the Mobil Station is not necessary since the gas station is a non-conforming use and Mr. Larson's request to install a car wash at the Mobil Station is also a non-conforming use, but as the new use is related to the old non-conforming use and the building is not changed substantially on the exterior, the new use is allowable. Council- man Toth asked if it would be a one-car operation. The City Administrator indi- cated that the present area in the Mobil Station now used for repair of cars would be converted to a car wash stall and a car wax stall. Mayor-elect Dick Hinkle indicated that all other areas require conditional uses and recommended that a conditional use be required for this operation as well. The City Adminis- trator indicated that a conditional use, under the present Ordinance, could not be issued and further indicated that under the non-conforming use, the City could exercise more control. 8. United Minnesota Municipal Power Agency Membership Councilman Duitsman indicated that the Elk River Utilities Commission is con- sidering discontinuing its membership in the United Minnesota Municipal Power Agency. Councilman Duitsman indicated that it is projected that Elk River Utilities will not continue to generate power and will buy power from NSP or from UPA, and therefore, recommended discontinuation of its membership in the Agency. Councilman Duitsman indicated that Elk River Utilities can continue to buy power from UPA for the next two years, and further indicated that discussion has been carried on between NSP and UPA to buy part of a power transmission line for power for the Elk River Utilities. Councilman Duitsman suggested that Elk River Utilities discontinue its membership before the dues are required for the first quarter of 1981. The City Administrator indicated that the City Attorney indica- ted that it was possible for the City Council to authorize discontinuation of the Elk River Utilities membership in the United Minnesota Municipal Power Agency. COUNCILMAN OTTO MOVED ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 80-39, AUTHORIZING THE DISCONTINUATION OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE UNITED MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCY. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 9. Appointment for Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Councilman Toth indicated that Dr. Jarmoluk's term as a Utilities Commissioner will expire December 31; 1980, and further indicated that D:t=. Jarmo:t..uk,.did not wish to continue as a Utilities Commissioner and therefore, the City Council must make a new appointment to the Commission. Councilman Duitsman indicated that the Utilities Commission would be open to nominations at their next monthly meeting. COUNCILMAN OTTO MOVED THE TABLING OF A UTILITY COMMISSION APPOINTMENT UNTIL THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 10. Sanitary Sewer Rates for Calendar Year 1981 The City Administrator indicated that it was projected there would not be a need for an increase in the sewer rental rates for 1981, and further indicated that this projection could possible decrease the fund balance. The City Administrator in- dicated that the projection did not include the sewer hook-ups for the Industrial Park and Barrington Place, should the sewer interceptor be developed, and further