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<br />Elk River Planning Commission Minutes <br />October 19, 1993 <br /> <br />Page 3 <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Steve Shoemaker, 11106-190 Avenue NW, <br />with regard to traffic from outlying areas <br />traffic study been done relating to this? <br /> <br />Elk River, expressed concerns <br />to this project. Has a <br /> <br />Duane Kropuenske, 12778-183rd Court, Elk River, believes <br />wide traffic study should not be required as it could <br />project and ultimately, cause the project to be withdrawn <br />constraints. Mr. Kropuenske noted the tax advantages <br />commercial properties. Also, Mr. Kropuenske stated the seven <br />for granting a conditional use permit are difficult to <br />interpreted literally. <br /> <br />that a city <br />delay this <br />due to time <br />of such <br />standards <br />meet if <br /> <br />8:25 p.m. - Commissioner Kuester arrived at this time. <br /> <br />Carla Fourniar, 716 Washington Court, Elk River, expressed concerns <br />relating to the safety of children. Who is ultimately responsible for <br />our children? For the record, Ms. Fourniar stated she holds the <br />Planning Commission, staff, developers, and applicants responsible for <br />the safety of the children. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Gene Schuldt, 1218 Main Street, Elk River, stated his concerns <br />regarding Highland Road and County Road No.1. Mr. Schuldt is <br />concerned with traffic from surrounding roadways as well as roadways in <br />the immediate area of the project. Also, have all the properties <br />necessary for this project been secured? Shouldn't all properties be <br />secured before a recommendation is given to the Council? <br /> <br />Sharon Bromen, 20969-152nd Street NW, Elk River, Vice President of the <br />Chamber of Commerce expressed the Chamber's support of the proposed <br />project stating growth is essential to Elk River's future prosperity. <br /> <br />Wendy Arrow, 11080-190 1/2 Avenue NW, Elk River, stated she supports <br />development with good sound thought and care, however, there is concern <br />with the traffic and child safety issues related to this. project site. <br />Ms. Arrow is also concerned about proper procedures being followed if <br />this project is approved for all issues are considered. <br /> <br />Wendy Penna, City of Ramsey, stated her children attend the Elk River <br />schools although they do not live in the City of Elk River. Ms. Penna <br />explained her family's choice to live in a rural area and would like to <br />see such development go elsewhere and rezone the land for this proposal <br />as residential. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Mike Shields, Architect, described the Riverdale Crossing mall and how <br />it relates to this project stating that this proposal is approximately <br />100,000 square feet smaller than Riverdale. The proposed project is <br />not an enclosed mall, therefore, loitering should be less than in an <br />enclosed mall. Mr. Shields stated that the City is in the process of <br />preparing a Comprehensive Drainage Plan and that further traffic <br />concerns will be addressed in the feasibility report. Mr. Shields <br />stated that the proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> <br />Chairman Minton <br />east of TH 169. <br /> <br />asked <br />Terry <br /> <br />staff to address future plans for 193rd Avenue <br />Maurer, City Engineer, responded that this <br />