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City Council Minutes Page 5 <br /> July 16,2018 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Jake Lundsten, 21101 Olson Circle NW, felt the noise level of ERX was excessive, <br /> especially when bands played until 11:00 p.m. He wondered if anything could be <br /> done to reduce noise travel. <br /> Mayor Dietz closed the public hearing. <br /> Moved by Councilmember Westgaard and seconded by Councilmember <br /> Olsen to adopt Ordinance 18-10 amending the City of Elk River Zoning Map <br /> to Rezone Commercial Reserve Transition (CRT) to Extreme Commercial <br /> Recreation (XCR) Case No. ZC 18-02. Motion carried 5-0. <br /> 7.413 ERX Motorpark— 21591 U.S. Hwy 169 NW— Conditional Use Permit <br /> allowing Off-Road Racing, Active Recreation and Physical Endurance, <br /> Live Entertainment, Festivals, Research and Development, <br /> Conference and Event Center, and Swap Meets <br /> Mr. Leeseberg presented the staff report. <br /> Mayor Dietz opened the public hearing. <br /> Heidi Goodin from ERX Motorpark addressed the Council asking for the proposed <br /> hours of operation be changed to stay open on Thursdays until 10:00 p.m. <br /> Lindsey Swanson, 21310 Brook Rd NW, clarified she is not opposing ERX <br /> wanting to race on their property. Her concern is with the safety of the horses she <br /> takes care of at Swanson Stables. She feels there may be danger to animals which are <br /> under her care if people who are camping or drinking wander on to her property. <br /> Mayor Dietz asked Ms. Goodin to address security concerns. <br /> Ms. Goodin stated ERX had increased security from two to five overnight security <br /> guards and that two Elk River police officers would also be on site during events. <br /> She also invited Ms. Swanson to ERX for a site visit and said the distance from ERX <br /> to the Swanson's property would be a lengthy hike for someone to undertake. <br /> Norm Lemmon, 11216 Brook Rd, expressed concern with the noise levels from <br /> ERX during events. He believed allowing up to 15 events in a year was too much. <br /> Mr. Swanson suggested the speakers for the stage face toward the highway or dump <br /> rather than toward residential areas. He also pointed out sound travels farther in the <br /> winter. <br /> Ms. Goodin addressed the stage placement. If the stage faces Highway 169 there is a <br /> concern the flashing lights may slow down cars. The current stage location also takes <br /> advantage of a natural elevation for seating. <br /> UREJ <br />