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City Council Regular Meeting - 08/09/04 <br />Minutes -Page 24 <br />Council's intent and commitment, via the public record, to <br />scheduling a public hearing to receive public input <br />regarding this project. <br />Councilmember Maschka concurred with Mayor <br />Klausing's recommendation, noting the ineffectiveness of a <br />meeting to receive public comment prior to development of <br />a plan; provided a historical perspective on the evaluation <br />of the City's TIF Plan; and commended the City's past use <br />of that TIF policy when used in the proper context. <br />Mayor Klausing reiterated his commitment to hearing <br />additional public comment on this proposed project. <br />6.h Enactment of a Moratorium Ordinance <br />Community Development Director Dennis Welsch <br />reviewed the purpose of the moratorium ordinance in <br />clarifying time for the Council-selected Master Developer <br />to have more time to complete the public planning process, <br />stipulating one year in duration, unless terminated or <br />extended by City Council action. <br />Councilmember clari~ ed that the moratorium in no way <br />impinged upon an individual's ability to sell land or do <br />estate planning, just didn't allow another property owner <br />from pulling a permit; Mr. Welsch concurred. <br />Councilmember Maschka noted that, with previously <br />moratoriums enacted by the City Council, they had been <br />terminated prior to the one year term; Mr. Welsch <br />concurred. <br />Discussion ensued regarding a newspaper article earlier <br />today referenced by Councilmember Kough, with response <br />by City Attorney Anderson; properties included in the <br />moratorium area; size of the area; and permitted uses. <br />Mayor Klausing opened the meeting to public comment on <br />this issue. <br />Ordinance 1309 <br />Development <br />Moratorium <br />'win Lakes <br />Master Plan Area <br />Al Sands, 2612 Aldine <br />