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. . . Planning Commission Minutes March 27, 2001 Page 5 5. THE ENTRANCE BE NARROWED SO THAT IT IS NO WIDER THAN 30 FEET. 6. NO RETAIL SALES ARE ALLOWED. 7. A SECOND DRIVEWAY ACCESS IS RECOMMENDED, BUILT TO THE SAME SPECIFICATIONS AS THE PRIMARY ACCESS. COMMISSIONER PEDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 6.1. Update on 3/19/01 City Council Meetina Director of Planning Michele McPherson provided an update on the March 19, 2001 City Council meeting. She noted that Senior Planner Scott Harlicker and City A ttorney Peter Beck met with Cargill on March 16th, and that negotiations were going well. Chair Mesich asked that and update on the National Planning Conference in New Orleans be added to the Saturday, April 7th special meeting agenda. Chair Mesich stated that he has recently become aware that the Conoco car wash in Elk River Crossing is experiencing water pressure problems. He stated that he did not feel the City should allow further development in this area until the water pressure problems were resolved. Ms. McPherson stated that she was aware there were problems in the Trott Brook Farms development, but she had not heard about problems in Elk River Crossing. Ms. McPherson stated that the Utilities is searching for a water tower site in East Elk River which should help to alleviate the pressure issue. Chair Mesich expressed concern that the Municipal Utilities did not try secure a water tower site in Trott Brook Farms, when the opportunity was there during the review process. 7. Adjournment There being no further business, COMMISSIONER BAKER MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. The meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ;[)IN ~ Debbie Huebner Recording Secretary