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~ REGULAR SEMI-MONTHLY MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ELK RIVER HELD IN THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY JULY 7, 1980 Members Present: Mayor Madsen, Councilmembers Otto, Engstrom, Toth and Duitsman Members Absent: None 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Madsen. 2. Agenda COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED APPROVAL OF THE JULY 7, 1980 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA. COUNCILMAN OTTO SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 4-0. 3. Minutes COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 16, 1980 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 4-0. 4. Open Mike Mr. Harlan Brindamour appeared before the City Council questioning the liquor license issued to the new restaurant to be built in the downtown area. Mayor Madsen indicated the City of Elk River is allowed to issue eight liquor licenses, and that tentative approval of a liquor license has been given to Rob Vanvaulken- berg for the family restaurant to be opened in the downtown area. 5. Consideration of the Zoning Ordinance The City Administrator informed the City Council that the zoning ordinance could not be adopted until the Planning Commission had taken formal action and made a recommendation on the adoption of the zoning ordinance to the City Council. The City Administrator indicated that Mr. Nowlin from the City Attorney's office and Mr. Zack Johnson were present to discuss their memorandum regarding recommended changes in the zoning ordinance amendment. The recommended changes were largely of a housekeeping nature, providing for language clarification, definitions, and wording changes. The City Administrator indicated that in response to comments from the Council and at the recent public hearing, the minimum lot size require- ment for A-I, Agricultural/Conservation districts was changed from a 5 acre mini- mum to a 2~ buildable acre minimum lot, with a minimum of 200' width. A defini- tion for buildable area was also proposed by the staff. It was also recommended that buildable lots of greater than 12 percent grade require a grading plan be submitted prior to building permit issuance. The City Administrator further in- dicated it was recommended by Mr. Nowlin, the City Planner, and the City Staff, that a density requirement be imposed on the A-I district of 8 to 10 lots per quarter, quarter section. Mayor Madsen indicated that he felt an 18 percent grade, rather than a 12 percent grade should be the guideline for submission of a grade plan, and further indicated that he did not feel the density requirements were necessary. Mr. Lyle Swanson of McCombs-Knutson Associates indicated the State Board of Health does not allow drain fields over 12 percent grade and recommended the City review such language and include the requirement of a grading plan for lots with grade greater than 12 percent.