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<br />City Council Study Session - 06/21/04 <br />Minutes - Page 14 <br /> <br />interior renovation projects ready to begin; and changes in <br />uses from warehousing uses that are not permitted in <br />industrial districts. Mr. Welsch sought Council direction <br />for the proposed First Reading of such an ordinance at the <br />July 12, 2004 regular Council meeting. <br /> <br />Councilmember Maschka concurred with staffs <br />recommendation, opining that a moratorium was absolutely <br />necessary and important to reduce speculation in the <br />redevelopment area and reduce incompatible uses during <br />the planning process. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kough expressed concern regarding the <br />length of the proposed moratorium, the number of acres <br />involved; and potential hardships and affects on <br />landowners. <br /> <br />Mr. Welsch noted that land sales would not be prohibited, <br />just a limitation of uses; and that the moratorium would <br />apply to the full 280 acres, excluding those that had already <br />been developed. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued regarding the proposed length of the <br />moratorium; the parameters available and preferable for the <br />Council to consider in line with State Statute so no one type <br />of use was singled out; purpose statement related to <br />applicable ongoing or future studies; and specific <br />exceptions for consideration. <br /> <br />Mayor Klausing opined his support of a moratorium; <br />preferring that it be done in the least intrusive way <br />possible; but noted the need to prevent incompatible uses <br />until a determination is made regarding the redevelopment <br />of the Twin Lakes area. <br /> <br />Mr. Noonan emphasized Section 1, a - e of the proposed <br />interim ordinance for adopting a development moratorium <br />that specifically spelled out the limits, and provided a <br />"pause" to relieve the pressure while the study is <br />completed. <br />