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City Council Regular Meeting - 12/18/06 Minutes - Page 18 to vote against a moratorium. John Winston Mr. Winston, to clarify the record, advised that United Properties was the potential purchaser of the Partridge properties; and the party that would be filing the applications for land use and building considerations. Discussion ensued regarding considering action at the January 8, 2007 meeting, rather than tonight; and implications for the 60-day land use review period for pending land use cases. Mayor Klausing noted that proposed language reVISIons were significantly different than those originally proposed and drafted by City Attorney Anderson; raising additional issues not anticipated, and created potential unintended consequences. Mayor Klausing opined that additional consideration was needed; and determination of exactly what the City Council was asking the Planning Commission and staff to study. Klausing moved, Pust Seconded, tabling action to consider an ordinance creating a moratorium on residential lot splits, to the January 8, 2007 regular City Council meeting. Art Mueller, 2201 Acorn Road Mr. Mueller opined that he had developed numerous other projects in Roseville; and his proposed subdivision was not intended to destroy anything in the City, but to improve it. Mr. Mueller further opined that the City was attempting to take away his livelihood, and had already reduced the property's value. Mr. Mueller opined that a moratorium was hurting the City; and respectfully requested that the City "reconsider taking it off." Mayor Klausing clarified that there was no moratorium implemented as yet; and that action was proposed to be tabled; and recognized Mr. Mueller's speaking against a moratorium. Roll Call Ayes: Pust; Maschka and Klausing. Nays: Ihlan and Kough. Motion carried.