Laserfiche WebLink
<br />City Attorney Hoeft reported that the City could place a moratorium on development; <br />however, the City would be required to perform various studies to determine how <br />additional development would affect the City. Mr. Hoeft stated that it be beneficial if the <br />City took a proactive approach by declaring a development moratorium and begin the <br />studies rather than trying to discourage a developer once they have presented the City <br />with development plans. A moratorium could last up to 2 Yz years, but rarely does as the <br />studies are completed prior to the expiration of the 2 Yz year period. <br /> <br />Council Member Sweeney questioned the cost of the studies required. Mr. Hoeft <br />indicated that the City would need to hire outside consultants and felt that it would be <br />very costly for a city such as the size of Centerville. <br /> <br />City Attorney Hoeft indicated the City does have the means to stop development; <br />however, suggested that a moratorium not be taken lightly. <br /> <br />XIII. ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Motion by Council Member Sweeney, seconded by Council Member Travis to <br />adjourn the November 8, 2000 City Council Meeting at 8:30 p.m. All in favor. <br />Motion carried unanimously. <br /> <br />Transcribed by: <br /> <br />Joan Lenzmeier, Recording Secretary <br />TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. <br /> <br />Page 10 of 10 <br />