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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 9.1998 7 Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Mr. Fritsinger eXplained this will be similar to the Ramsey County Program which is comprised of a consortium to take advantage of group rates, rather than an individual base. He reviewed the projected rates which are lower than with the current provider. Mr. Fritsinger advised the Council may want to discuss whether they would like him and Mr. Post to work on a monthly budgeted amount. Mayor Probst questioned if this provider has a minimum time period requirement. Mr. Fritsinger explained that all the contract does is restrict getting out and then back into their program. If the City decides to review the provider in a year, they would be free to do so. Councilmember Malone asked what the staffs recommendation is for Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability. Mr. Fritsinger explained he and Mr. Post will be looking at some type of percentage base and he will have the final determination prior to April 1. MOTION: Councilmember Hicks moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve the Employee Health Insurance Plan for non-union employees effective April 1, 1998. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). E. Ordinance #305, Interim Ordinance Placing a Moratorium of the Siting of Adult Establishments within Any Zoning District of the City of Arden Hills, and Directing a Study to be Conducted Mr. Ringwald explained the Council is requested to consider an interim ordinance placing a moratorium on siting of adult establishments while the City is studying this issue. He reported the Planning Commission has been researching this issue but it may take several months to complete it so they recommend consideration of a moratorium ordinance. Mr. Ringwald noted consideration of this ordinance requires a 4/5ths vote of the Council, so that the ordinance summary can be published. Mayor Probst asked if an application for an adult establishment is pending at this time. Mr. Ringwald responded no, but there is activity in this market so they thought it would be best for the City to take action quickly. Also, based on the fact the Planning Commission is not yet through analyzing this issue. Councilmember Malone asked if this will be a one year moratorium. Mr. Ringwald stated that is correct and an extension can be considered tor a unique circumstance. MOTION: Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Malone seconded to adopt Interim Ordinance #305, Interim Ordinance Placing a Moratorium of the Siting of Adult Establishments within Any Zoning District of the City of Arden Hills, and Directing a Study to be Conducted. Motion carried unanimously (5-0).