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Elk River City Council Meeting Page 9 June 17, 1996 that he has continued to receive reassurance from the city that the Industrial Park will contain light industrial occupants. He stated he feels the intent of the Industrial Park is not being followed. John Bogart, representing the School District, reviewed the screening plan with the Council. He indicated that the screening will completely shield Tesaom from any visibility of outside storage. John Bogart requested the Council to allow School District No. 728 to place an aggregate surface for the storage area. Bob Minton, Planning Commission Representative, stated that the Planning Commission desired to protect the image of Tesaom and felt that bituminous surfacing should be installed in order to maintain a dust free environment. David Hyman, construction manager for the building, indicated that District No. 728 has done everything possible to screen the building from Tescom. He further indicated that Class 2 is a dust free surface. Mayor Duitsman questioned how long the School District intended to allow the outdoor storage to continue. Run Bratlie, representing the School District, indicated he was unsure as to when there would be available funds to expand the building to accommodate the outdoor storage. The Council discussed other possibilities such as storing the outdoor equipment at the city street garage. There being no further comments, Mayor Duifsman closed the public hearing. It was the consensus of the City Council to make no decision at this time. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO CONTINUE THIS ISSUE TO JULY 8, 1996, AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 6.8. Independent School Distdct No. 728 Request for Conditional Use Permit for Temporary Classrooms, Public Hearing, Case No. CU 96-11 City Planner Steve Ach stated that lSD 728 is requesting a conditional use permit to construct temporary classrooms in front of the Senior High building. The location for the proposed classrooms is the northwest corner of Jackson and School Street. Steve Ach explained that the proposed building will be 4,235 square feet to accommodate four additional classrooms. Steve Ach reviewed the staff report on this issue. He stated that the Police Department had issues of concern regarding lack of natural surveillance and the fact that in order to access the site, the students must leave the main school building. Steve Ach indicated that the Planning Commission reviewed the issue and recommended approval. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing.