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City Council Minutes Page 8 <br /> October 15,2018 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Councilmember Wagner is familiar with the area in question and believes there may be <br /> significant resident feedback if they proceed. <br /> Mayor Dietz asked,if the standard-size lots maintained how many homes would fit. <br /> Mr. Carlton estimated four homes would likely fit rather than the proposed six. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard mentioned that the 65-foot size was consistent with lot sizes in <br /> the neighborhood. He was in favor of selling the city-owned property. <br /> The council was in favor of allowing the applicant to proceed with the plan. <br /> 9.2 Elk RiverFest Proposal for 2019 <br /> Mr. Hecker presented the staff report. <br /> City staff members Karen Wingard,Tonya Love,Tim Dalton,and Steve Benoit were in <br /> attendance. <br /> Mayor Dietz asked if Elk RiverFest would continue to be held the first Saturday of July. He <br /> also wondered if the fireworks should be held the night of the event or moved to <br /> Independence Day. If the fireworks are held in conjunction with Elk RiverFest,the <br /> fireworks date needs increased publicity. <br /> Mr. Hecker said other departments had also weighed in on the site plan. <br /> Councilmember Olsen stated the new proposed layout made sense. He added that people <br /> appreciated having fireworks on both Independence Day as well as the event date. He asked <br /> if any formal surveying of the community and vendors had occurred after the 2018 event. <br /> Ms. Wingard spoke with craft and food vendors. Obviously, there were space constraints in <br /> 2018 that would be alleviated if the 2019 plan was approved. <br /> Mr. Benoit added there had been some complaints about lack of water, especially <br /> considering the hot weather. Elk River Municipal Utilities mentioned they could provide a <br /> temporary water station. <br /> Mayor Dietz asked if food vendors had been informed. <br /> Ms. Wingard stated some food vendors have already reached out hoping to lock in a date for <br /> their 2019 schedules. <br /> Mayor Dietz spoke with a representative from the Elk River Ambassadors wondering if they <br /> could hold their coronation before the Elk River Fest concert. He also asked if the hope was <br /> to eventually have other organizations sponsor or co-sponsor the event. <br /> P O w E R E U 9 1 <br /> UREJ <br />