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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes December 19, 1995 Page 3 1 Saturday evenings, possible 5:00 or 6:00 p.m., and that the space has outside access so that it 2 wouldn't be an inconvenience to Apache Wells. 3 4 Commissioner Faust questioned if the Church in Elk River has a store front. Pastor Matthews 5 responded that it did not. 6 7 Commissioner Faust asked how the Church,determined that Apache Plaza would be a good location 8 for.their Church. Pastor Matthews answered that parking, easy access, and low cost were all factors 9 in their decision. He further explained that a one year lease was negotiated, so there was no long 10 term commitment,and that the Church would bring income as well as be an asset to the community. 11 12 Commissioner Franzese indicated that Apache Plaza is currently planning a major redevelopment 13 and expressed that the Church may want more stability in choosing a location for their site. Pastor 14 Matthews responded that the lease was for one year only and that they were willing to find a new 15 location after a year, if needed. 16 17 Chair Bergstrom expressed concern about the compatibility of use, noted the proximity of the 18 proposed space to Apache Wells, and that Saturday evening services raised some concerns. Pastor 9 Matthews questioned if it was thought that the Church would hinder business for Apache Wells. He indicated that another space could be chosen for the Church further from Apache Wells, but that the 21 one chosen has outside access, large open space and restrooms. 22 23 Pastor Matthews indicated that other malls currently have churches as tenants and that it increases 24 mall income because people will shop and visit restaurants after services. 25 26 Commissioner Makowske suggested if Sunday mornings wouldn't be a better choice for services 27 than Saturday evening. Pastor Matthews explained that he is currently holding Sunday morning 28 services in Elk River, so it would involve obtaining another pastor, which the Church in unable to 29 do at this time. 30 31 Commissioner Makowske questioned if services would be held on other days, such as holidays. 32 Pastor Matthews responded that could be a possibility. 33 34 Commissioner Horst questioned if there were currently other plans for the Church, such as youth 35 meetings. He expressed that there may be other sites that would work better if that was the Church's 36 plan. Pastor Matthews suggested if the congregation grew that office hours, counseling 37 appointments may be set up. He indicated that children services or daycare would not be done at 38 this site initially. 39 40 Terese Reiling of Welsh Companies, Inc., explained that they represent First Bank and currently •1 lease and manage Apache Plaza. She noted that Apache Plaza was in transition, and that 300,000 42 square feet are currently vacant. She further noted that 11 of the 20 tenants are on a month-to-month 43 lease,and they anticipate notices to vacate after January 1. Ms. Reiling explained that leasing to the