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Regular City Council Meeting - 03/08/04 Minutes - Page 18 Councilmember Maschka initiated discussion on whether the City Council should consider a moratorium to allow further study of whether crematoriums should be considered appropriate in residential areas. City Attorney Scott Anderson provided information, specific to State Statute 462.355 and municipal zoning and city authority. City Attorney Anderson expressed concern that current litigation related to this matter was still technically in litigation, pending con1pletion of the appeal process, and recommended that the Council delay any action at this time. Councilmembers concurred. No action taken. 9. Calling Special Town Hall Council Meetings for Saturday, April 3 and Monday, April 26, 2004 City Manager Beets noted that this was the final process for the planning efforts discussed at the Special Council Meeting held on Saturday, February 7, 2004 at the Harriet Alexander Nature Center, to facilitate long-term strategic planning. Mr. Beets further noted that four (4) Town Hall meetings were originally planned, but due to scheduling conflicts, staff was recommending that two (2) be held this year, on the dates, times and locations as noted on the staff report dated March 8, 2004. Maschka moved, Kough seconded, moved to call special Town Hall Council meetings on Saturday, April 3, 2004 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Fairview Community Center, 1910 West County Road B; and Monday, April 26, 2004 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Parkview Center School, 70 1 West County Road B, respectively. Councilmember Schroeder noted that he was supportive of the concept of Town Hall meetings, but not the timing of the April 3, 2004 meeting held prior to the Special Election on April 20, 2004. Roll Call Ayes: Ihlan, Kough, Maschka, Schroeder and Klausing. Nays: Schroeder. of Councilmembers Relating to a Possible Moratorium on Crematories Calling Special Town Hall Council Meetings for Saturday, April 3 and Monday, April 26,2004