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Planning Commission Minutes March 13, 2007 6.2. Energy City Commissioner Update Page 4 Stephen Rohlf provided an update on the status of the designation of Elk River as Minnesota's Energy City. He noted that this designation would list Elk River as the Minnesota Energy City, along with the designation for the State Flower and State Tree. 7. Gateway Discussion Planning Manager Jeremy Barnhart provided an update on the Gateway Business Park. He discussed seven findings of the Maxfield Research Market Study, as detailed in his memo to the Planning Commission dated March 13, 2007. Commissioner Stevens stated that he would like to attract businesses that will provide more employment opportunities for the residents of Elk River. Discussion of MnDOT's future highway interchange plans followed. Mr. Barnhart noted that three development concepts will be prepared by staff for consideration by the Commission in May. Elections There was some discussion whether or not to hold elections. Commissioner Offerman stated that he would like to postpone elections until after the City Council has made the appointments to fill the expired terms. It was the consensus of the Commission to act on this agenda item. Commissioner Offerman stated he will choose to abstain from the elections. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SCOTT TO ELECT BRAD STEVENS AS CHAIR FOR THE NEXT YEAR. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-1-1. Commissioner Lemke opposed. Commission Offerman abstained. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LEMKE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON TO ELECT KEVIN SCOTT AS VICE CHAIR FOR THE NEXT YEAR. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0-1. Commissioner Offerman abstained. 9. Goals MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER OFFERMAN TO TABLE THE GOALS DISCUSSION TO THE MARCH 27, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Commissioner Anderson provided a brief update on the Downtown Redevelopment Task Force meeting. He will work with Planner Chris Leeseberg to provide a more detailed report at a future workshop meeting. 10. Adjournment There being no further business, MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. The meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission adjourned at 8:15 p.m.