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City Council Minutes Page 4 April 15, 2019 ----------------------------- 6.2 City of Elk River Volunteer of the Month Mayor Dietz introduced and presented a plaque to Robert Gunderson as the April Volunteer of the Month. He noted the following accomplishments: ■ Activities at Central Lutheran Church ' Fresh foods pickup and distribution ' Prayer minister ' Usher and greeter ' Bible study group leader Pilot outreach for jail ministry ' CAER volunteer ■ Great River Faith in Action 7.1 Ordinance Amendment: 2019 Fee Schedule Mr. Femrite presented the staff report. Mayor Dietz opened the public hearing. -There being no one to speak to this issue, Mayor Dietz closed the public hearing. Moved by Councilmember Westgaard and seconded by Councilmember Christianson to adopt ordinance 19-09 amending the 2019 Fee Schedule to remove the Surface Water Management Impact Fee. Motion carried 5-0. 7.2 Simple Plat: Ondracek Addition Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. Mayor Dietz opened the public hearing. Kelly Laforce, 18883 Tyler St NW, spoke against this request. He indicated his house is directly across the street. He explained the lots in his development are very small and the development has a lot of heavy traffic and children. He has concerns with this property being developed with six homes making traffic in the area worse. He added the vacant space across the street was one of the reasons he purchased his property. Josh Clark, 18913 Tyler Street NW, concurred with Mr. Laforce's comments. There being no one else to speak to this issue, Mayor Dietz closed the public hearing. Councilmember Wagner indicated she understands the neighbor's concerns but also believes the applicant has a right to develop her land if it's zoned properly. Councilmember Westgaard added to Councilmember Wagner's comments indicating the Council discussed this extensively in October. He understands the resident's NATUREJ