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City Council Minutes Page 1 <br />December 15, 2014 <br />----------------------------- <br /> <br />9.1 Gravel Mining Land Use Discussion <br /> <br />Mr. Barnhart presented the staff report. <br /> <br />Kelsey Johnson, WSB and Associates – presented a Powerpoint outlining land use scenarios <br />for the gravel mining area. Ms. Johnson asked the Planning Commission and City Council <br />for their preferred options. <br /> <br />Commissioners Keller, Jeremy Johnson, and Eric Johnson preferred option 3. <br /> <br />Commissioner Petschl liked option 2 as he prefers the highway business. Commissioner <br />Konietzko concurred adding that he believes the residential above the commercial is a nice <br />mix. <br /> <br />Councilmember Motin preferred option 3 adding that option 2 has too much residential. <br /> <br />Mayor Dietz questioned if there is space for a major athletic field. Mr. Barnhart explained <br />there is and noted the possibility of a joint effort. <br /> <br />Ms. Johnson noted that based on feedback she received from the mining companies, some <br />plan to be finished mining within five years and some intend to mine for many more years. <br /> <br />Councilmember Wilson stated he likes the flexibility in 3 because we have no idea what the <br />market will be like when the area is developed. Councilmember Westgaard concurred <br />adding he likes residential in the southwest portion as a buffer to the parks. <br /> <br />Ms. Johnson confirmed the consensus of the group is to move forward with option 3. She <br />asked the Council and Planning Commission to let her know if they have additional <br />comments. Ms. Johnson stated the transportation and utility plans will be developed through <br />January with the final plan coming before the Planning Commission in February. <br /> <br />10. Adjournment <br /> <br />There being no further business, Mayor Dietz adjourned the meeting of the Elk River City <br />Council at 9:35 p.m. <br /> <br />Minutes prepared by Jessica Miller. <br /> <br />___________________ <br />John J. Dietz, Mayor <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />_____________________ <br />Tina Allard, City Clerk <br /> <br />