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Elk River City Council Meeting <br />.,December 2, 1996 <br /> <br />Page 4 <br /> <br />.Preliminary Planninq for East Elk River <br /> <br />City Engineer Terry Maurer indicated that several months ago the Council <br />directed him to begin looking at the eastern area of Elk River to identify possible <br />corridors where trunk sewer and water could be extended. Terry Maurer <br />indicated that as utility corridors have been reviewed, staff has begun assessing <br />possible transportation routes. <br /> <br />Steve Ach indicated that by identifying utility corridors and possible transportation <br />routes a more accurate assessment can be made on appropriate land uses in <br />the eastern area. He stated that this has become critical in terms of looking for <br />additional industrial land, as well as a variety of housing opportunities. Steve Ach <br />stated that the maps that have been prepared for Council review are very <br />preliminary and should only be considered as conceptual plans. Steve Ach <br />indicated that staff is looking for Council direction as to where to go from this <br />point regarding extension of services to the eastern area. <br /> <br />Discussion was held regarding the extension of sewer to the Earl Hohlen and <br />Weldon Schultz properties. Discussion was also held regarding the upgrade and <br />timing of the upgrade of County Road 12. Councilmember Farber questioned <br />the feasibility of developing the transportation route prior to the extension of <br />utilities. He indicated he was concerned that the roads are necessary, but sewer <br />and water may not be feasible in the near future. Mayor Duitsman indicated his <br />opposition to the extension of 173rd Avenue. The developers for the Weldon <br />Schultz property were present and indicated they were interested in the timing of <br />the utility extension. <br /> <br />Mayor Duitsman indicated that he is not prepared to make any decisions <br />regarding this plan until he has heard a proposal from the Strategic Planning <br />Committee. Mayor Duitsman suggested setting up a joint meeting with <br />Sherburne County regarding the county's plans for improving County Road 12. <br /> <br />It was the consensus of the City Council to authorize the City Engineer to move <br />forward with the planning process for the necessary infrastructure for the urban <br />development of east Elk River. <br /> <br />11. .Adjournment <br /> <br />There being no further business, COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO <br />ADJOURN THE MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE <br />MOTION CARRIED 5-0. <br /> <br /> The meeting of the Elk River City Council was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Sandra Thacker~ <br />City Clerk <br /> <br /> <br />