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City Council Minutes July 16, 2007 Page 5 . Troy Tufdow, Commercial Realtor-Stated other communities allow a dance studio use in the BP district. He stated the studio likes the visibility of the site and the reduced costs. Jennifer Givdahl, 14620 97th Street, Otsego and Rachael Anderson, 15493 216th Avenue- Stated dancers need space to practice and requested to be allowed in the Business Park district. Pamela Sitts, 16045 nod Street, Otsego (dance studio owner)-Stated the studio builds friendships and networking opportunities to kids and helps keep them active. Pat Briggs-Stated noise is not an issue and he would maintain the integrity of the architecture. He stated the access of his building and the cost is a benefit to the studio. Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. Councilmember Morin expressed concerns with a dance studio type use in an industrial area. He stated the city has worked hard to build up its industrial tax base. He stated a dance studio does not fit as a permanent use in these areas but he sees the need for the dance studio to relocate from its current location. He stated he may consider and Interim Use Permit (!UP) with a limited timeframe but is concerned that this will prevent industrial type uses from Elk River with the space being utilized by the studio. . Councilmember Gumphrey disagreed and stated something needs to be done to generate business in empty buildings. He suggested that staff work on the definitions further in order to allow facilities such as the studio in the business park or in other locations. Councilmember Farber agreed with both Councilmembers Morin and Gumphrey. He stated he liked the idea of the IUP with a deadline date. Mayor Klinzing stated the purpose of the BP district is to bring good paying jobs to the city but that the studio doesn't bring in jobs; it brings in a service to the community. She stated she understands that the soft real estate market has hurt business owners but this will change. She further stated the N orthstar Rail will help generate more businesses. Councilmember Gumphrey stated he doesn't see business coming to Elk River in 2009 with the rail line. He stated area competitors are dealing with this same issue. Councilmember Morin stated the dance studio could come back to the city for an !UP. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FARBER TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 07-07 AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 30 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE ALLOWABLE ZONING DISTRICTS FOR VARIOUS RECREATION USES. Councilmember Zerwas stated an Interim Use Permit wouldn't be allowed for the studio if this ordinance is passed. . Mr. Beck stated the ordinance should be voted on tonight and if passed direct staff to draft an amendment that would allow this use as an interim use in this district. He stated adding it now wouldn't be consistent with the published notice.