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<br />is planning to remodel the interior of the building which should require a fire suppression <br />system, however, Section .1306 states that this can be waived if water is notavailable and this <br />area of the City is not connected to City water. She stated that staff is recommending that the <br />Interim Permit be issued for a 3 year term which would give them time to fmd a permanent <br />home. She noted that if they would like to extend this permit, a full staff review would be <br />necessary. She stated that the Planning Commission reviewed this on October 2; 2008, and <br />recommended approval. <br /> <br />Eric Henry, Chairman of Hope Fellowship, appeared before the Council to answer any questions <br />the Council may have and reviewed some of their remodeling plans. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmembei' Strommen, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to adopt <br />Resolution # 08-10-204 adopting Findings of Fact #0834 relating to the request for an Interim <br />Use Permit. <br /> <br />. Motion carried. V oting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Strommen, Jeffrey, Look, and <br />Olson. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmembers Dehen and Elvig. <br /> <br />M05ion by Councilinember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Look, to adopt Resolution #08- <br />10-205 approving the request for an Interim Use Permit and declaring the tefl)1s as proposed. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Olson, Look, Jeffrey, and <br />Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmembers Dehen arid Elvig. <br /> <br />Case #8: <br /> <br />Request to Deviate from the Surfacing Requirement in the Surfacing <br />Requirements in the E-l Employment District; Case of MinnDak <br />Mechanical, Inc. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Miller stated that MinnDak has an interest in utilizing their <br />remaining space for outside storage. She stated that they are looking to sell the property to Rain <br />for Rent who feels that a gravel surface, rather than concrete or bituminous, would be more <br />accommodating for their intended use. She reviewed the staff report and stated that staff is <br />recommending that the additional storage area include concrete or bituminous surface to be <br />consistent with past practice and the intent of the ordinance. She stated that, however, with the <br />economic situation, the City could consider approving a multi-year phasing plan, which would <br />provide the applicant and their prospective buyer additional time to accomplish the appropriate <br />paving. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig arrived at the meeting at 7:42 p.m. <br /> <br />Kevin Linnes, owner of MinnDak, appeared before the Council and showed pictures of his <br />property as well as the surrounding properties. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look asked if a gravel surface was more accommodating for the buyer. <br /> <br />City Council! October 14, 2008 <br />Page 9 of 13 <br /> <br />P47 <br />