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City of River TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM Mayor and City Council Steven B. Ach, City Planne~. July 15, 1996 Cargill Property This evening, the City Council will be requested to take action on three items that are of interest to Cargill. The three case files include the following: · Case No. OA 96-9 - Establishing a new use for animal nutrition and agricultural research · Case No. ZC 96-10 - A rezoning of approximately 60 acres of Cargill's property from Rla to 1-1 · Case No. OA 96-4, which amends some of the uses allowed as permitted or conditional in the I-1 and I-2 zoning districts. At the Planning Commission meeting on June 25, 1996, Cargill's attorney prepared a letter addressing the above three case files, expressing Cargill's concerns. This letter was distributed to all the Planning Commission members and I believe the City Council may have also received the same letter. In reviewing the letter provided by Mr. Fontaine, I felt that the letter contained several inaccuracies which needed clarification in order for the City Council to make an informed decision on the items. Although staff may have had disagreements with Cargill, I believe we have made a good faith effort in trying to work with them regarding the issues surrounding their research facility and other property within the City. In case the Council did not receive the letter from Mr. Fontaine, I have attached a copy of that letter, along with the letter from Peter Beck and Dave Sellergren, responding to the letter the City received from Mr. Fontaine. I hope this will assist the City Council in their decision on the three items mentioned above. If any of the Councilmembers have questions prior to Monday night's meeting, please feel free to contact me at 441-4902, and I would be happy to answer any questions you might have. s:\councilXcar gill.doc 13065 Orono Parkway ° P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 ° (612) 441-7420 ° Fax: (612) 441-7425