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City Council Minutes Page 8 March 19, 2001 l . Aggregate Industries' proposal, including their proposed reclamation, is consistent with the City of Elk River's EIS on Mineral Excavation, Comprehensive Plan, Mineral Excavation Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance. 2. The City of Elk River's long range planning anticipated mining as an interim use on the property in question when it was zoned Mineral Excavation Overlay Zoning District. 3. The operation will not result in the loss of natural, scenic, or, historic features of major importance and it does not appear to have the potential for significant environmental effects. The conditions placed on the operation adequately protect adjacent properties and the city from detrimental affects from the operation due to excessive traffic, noise, odor, smoke, fumes, glare, dust, or vibration. 5. The conditions placed on the operation require it to comply with all appropriate City, State and Federal requirements. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. Steve Josten, 19866 York Street, questioned where the gravel pit would be located in relation to his property. There being no further comments Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST BY AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONDUCT MINING ACTIVITIES BASED ON THE FINDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND ON THE CONDITIONS AND STIPULATIONS NOTED IN THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.5. Rec. uest by Elk River Lions Club for Shelter Expansion at Lions Parka Public Hearin.-; - Case No. CU 01-03 Director of Planning Michele McPherson indicated that the Lions Club is requesting a conditional use permit to allow construction of a 40 ff. x 108 ft. addition to the existing Lions Park Shelter. Michele noted that it is the intent of the Lions to provide space for their club to meet, office space for themselves, and space for the community to use for smaller events. Michele reviewed the staff report on this issue. She noted that the Park and Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission recommended approval of the request. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. Councilmember Dietz questioned whether this building would be in conflict or competition with the YMCA proposal. Councilmember Dietz also questioned whether the city would be required to pay for the proposed building. The City Administrator noted that the city would not be responsible for paying for the capital expenses for the building. Councilmember Tveite noted that there is a