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City Council Minutes <br />October 15, 2018 <br />Page 8 <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 />r0wtet0 er <br />INATUREI <br />