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. . . Planning Commission Minutes October 28, 2003 Page 4 COMMISSIONER LEMKE MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WITH THE CHANGES PROPOSED BY CLIFFORD LUNDBERG ON PAGES 5.9. AND 3.6. COMMISSIONER FRANZ SECONDED THE MOTION. Chair Pederson stated that he felt the Old Town should include redevelopment. COMMISSIONER LEMKE MOVED AMEND THE MOTION TO INCLUDE THE WORD "REDEVELOPMENT". COMMISSIONER FRANZ SECONDED THE AMENDMENT. Mr. Fifield stated that the language for the Old Town has been revised to reflect the spirit preservation of the downtown. Discussion followed regarding the language changes proposed by Clifford Lundberg. Chair Pederson suggested that word "preservation" be included in the sentence on page 5.9. COMMISSIONER LEMKE WITHDREW THE MOTION. COMMISISONER LEMKE MOVED TO RECOMMEND APROVAL OF THE DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: 1. THE FIRST SENTENCE OF PARAGRAPH 3 UNDER OLD TOWN, PAGE 5.9. SHALL BE REVISED AS FOLLOWS: THE CITY'S REVITALIZATION OBJECTIVES FOR THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT WILL BE CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. 2. PARAGRAPH 5 SHALL BE REVISED AS FOLLOWS: THE OLD TOWN DESIGNATION REFLECTS THE NEED AND OPPORTUNITY FOR REVITALIZATION, RENOVATION, REDEVELOPMENT AND PRESERVATION. COMMISSIONER FRANZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 5.2. Request by City of Elk River for an Ordinance Amendment to Section 30-1. Definitions, regarding Governmental Buildings and Facilities, Governmental Offices and Jails, Public Hearing - Case No. OA 03-07 Director of Planning Michele McPherson presented the staff report. Ms. McPherson reviewed the draft language clarifying the definitions of government buildings and facilities, and government offices. Chair Pederson opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, Chair Pederson closed the public hearing.