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. . . City Council J\1inutes December 4, 2006 Page 3 Mr. Maertz stated that staff did not adequately communicate that the creation of a full-time position, along with the internal hire, would require a replacement for the part-time recreation assistant position. He reviewed the options for replacement of the recreation assistant. Councilmember Motin indicated that his understanding when the recreation assistant was promoted was that she would increase her hours to perform additional duties but that she would also continue to perform her original duties as recreation assistant. He stated that he would like to use the council contingency fund to fund this position. Councilmember Farber concurred. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER FARBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN TO ADD A PART -TIME 24 HOUR PER WEEK RECREATION ASSISTANT TO THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET AND REDUCE THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY BY $21,000 TO FUND THIS POSITION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.1. Request by Elk River Holdings (]iberty Heights Estates of Elk River) Planning Manager Jeremy Barnhart indicated that the applicant is requesting a land use amendment, conditional use permit, zone change, and preliminary plat approval for Liberty Heights Estates. He stated that the property is located generally east of Cleveland Street (CR40) and south of 197th Avenue (CR33, Viking Blvd). Mr. Barnhart discussed the natural resources, parks, transportation, landscaping, and signage. He reviewed the Planning Commission recommendation. He stated that the public hearing on this item was continued from the November 20,2006 meeting. A. Resolution to Amend the Land Use Map for Certain Property from RR (Rural Residential) to UR (Urban Residential). Public Hearing-Case No. LU 06-01 Mayor Klinzing continued the public hearing. Planning Commissioner Brad Stevens reviewed the Planning Commission recommendation. He stated that the Planning Commission is not against extending the urban service district if the right plat was presented but they do not believe this plat is conducive to this area. He stated that the Commission expressed concerns over the length of the blocks and the lot sizes. He indicated that the Planning Commission would also like to see more trails and open space. Duane Hoff, 9643 Viking Blvd -stated that it appears that the Planning Commission recommendations are being disregarded by the City Council. He indicated that both Anoka County and Sherburne County have expressed concerns over transportation issues in the area and he shares these concerns. Ross Abel, John Oliver & Associates - indicated that he is speaking on behalf of the developer and that Mr. Dulak would like to request Council consideration of a portion of property south of the plat, east of Preserve Ponds as a park. He stated that the developer has added landscaping and that the plat could be modified to include additional trails and open space if necessary.