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City Council Regular Meeting - 01108107 Miuutes - Page 22 requesting that they not support a moratorium; opmmg that Roseville exceeded average lot sizes in his random sampling of surrounding communities; and further questioned the quality of the Edina ordinance, noting that it was fifteen (I5) years old, and pre-dated Metropolitan Council standards for the City to meet affordable housing goals and increase density. Mr. LeBarron further opined that the City of Roseville was not accessible to families with children due to housing costs for larger lots, and was inconsistent with School District goals. Mr. LeBarron reiterated his request that the Council not support a moratorium; and encouraged them to continue working with staff on providing additional affordable, single-family housing in the community. John Winston, representing Ruth Partridge, 3008/3010 Cleveland Avenue Mr. Winston, for the record, clarified that the application filed with the City for the above-referenced properties were exempt from the provisions of the ordinance should it be adopted tonight. Mr. Stark clarified that the land use application was exempt, with the possible caveat addressed by City Attorney Anderson previously, and noted that the Public Hearing at the Planning Commission level for the land use application was scheduled for the February 2007 Planning Commission meeting. John Kysylyczyn - 3083 N Victoria Street Mr. Kysylyczyn spoke in support of a study to reduce Council meeting cost and time on land use issues; and to determine and support the legislative intent of past City Councils regarding land subdivisions. John Stark Mr. Stark opined that staff was adept at identifying unique properties and those applications not meeting the intent of the ordinance; and suggested study be focused on minimum lot sizes in larger lot neighborhoods, and whether subdivisions should be allowed. Mayor Klausing closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Klausing attempted an amendment to the motion currently