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Kiver 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 June 20, 2008 Chris Carlson 157 Jarvis Street NW Elk River, MN 55330 VIA EMAIL ccarlson@sportechinc.com Dear Mr. Carlson: The Ciry has completed its preliminary review of your proposed Elk River Motor park facility located at 217 and Hwy 169. Based on this, please consider the following comments. The proposal includes a desire to host an event annually, with the hope of bringing a large population as spectators, partidpants, support personnel, etc. Staff is still waiting for formal comment from MnDOT. Staff anticipates that these comments may have a large impact on the site plan, or the use of the property. For that reason, we cannot hold the public hearing until comment is received. Because Staff does expect comments by the end of the month, a public hewing is scheduled for July 8~ at the Planning Commission. As we discussed, the term of the Interim Use Permit will be a policy discussion by the City Council. The Ordinance does allow an interim use for 5 years or until the properly is platted, I understand you may desire additional time. Because of the 5 year teiin in the ordinance, and Staff's understanding of the Council's future goals for the area, I can only support 5 years. The bringing of potentially hundreds of spectators to the site raises some issues to be resolved. Will restroom facilities be provided? If so (either temporary or permanently) where? Will concessions be available? Any signage proposed? The Fire Department has requested the following. Please submit a spectator safety plan. Please contact Bruce West, Fire Clief at 763/ 635-1105 for more information The participant truck trailer entrance located along the east side of the proposed site shall be maintained as a 20 foot clear fire lane for emergenry vehicle usage. Phone: 763.635.1000 Fax: 763.635.1090 www.ci.elk-river.mn.us