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.... City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes January 8, 2003 He stated they had asked that he prepare a moratorium for the City to study the slaughterhouse business and determine if it takes place, where it should take place. He has provided a packet addressing this. He indicated a moratorium prevents a slaughterhouse from operating until the study is completed, then the Council decides. He stated an original moratorium is twelve months, and can be extended an additional eighteen months, although he doesn't believe the issue would take 2 12 years to research. He encourages the Council to take the 12 months, noting they can decide sooner if they choose. Council Member Paar asked what the cost was to the City. City Attorney Hoeft stated they do not need to hire a consultant, so the only cost was minimal attorney time and Staff time. Council Member Capra indicated she had phoned an acquaintance in City Planning for the City of St. Paul. She suggested hiring a consultant to review and include the entire community and industrial areas. She thought the City of Lake Elmo had completed some type of study. She added that the City of St. Paul does a l2-month moratorium with two 6-month extensions. Council Member Broussard Vickers recommended putting this back on the agenda for two months, and letting staff try. At that time they can let Council know how they are doing before hiring a consultant. They can tell where they are lacking and need additional help. She added there are environmental issues and other operating issues that the Council needs to learn. City Attorney Hoeft indicated most moratoriums are used for adult uses. When studies are done through a consultant, the court typically allows other cities to use them. He thought this would be the same, and if Lake Elmo has done a study, the City would not need to start over. Council Member Capra asked Mr. Vang ifit was true his brother was also interested in a Community Center use. Mr. Vang stated he had suggested a dance club or something else if the slaughterhouse was not permitted. Council Member Broussard-Vickers directed staff to prepare an interim ordinance regarding a moratorium on slaughterhouselbutcher shop operations in any district within the City until further research is completed in regards to health, safety and welfare of the community and its residents. She requested that Mr. Vang be notified when this item was to again be discussed by Council. X. UPDATES 2. Building Permit Fee Review (Update) - Palzer Mr. Palzer explained to Council that the state is implementing a new version of their building code. They will be asking cities to adopt their fee schedule. The new code Page 10 of20