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City Council Study Session — 06/21/04 DRAFT Minutes - Page 14 proposed moratorium for discussion purposes only, not as an action item tonight. Mr. Welsch recommended that the moratorium be put on the July 12, 2004 regular City Council agenda for further discussion and possible direction to staff for a First Reading. Mr. Welsch reviewed the need for a moratorium to reduce incompatible use developments possibly occurring in the area until the planning process was completed in order to protect the process and to a�oid detours. Mr. Welsch reviewed several changes in business character within the development area that had already occurred under interim uses; exterior or interior renovation projects ready to begin; and changes in uses from warehousing uses that are not permitted in industrial districts. Mr. Welsch sought Council direction for the proposed First Reading of such an ordinance at the July 12, 2004 regular Council meeting. Councilmember Maschka concurred with staff's recommendation, opining that a moratorium was absolutely necessary and important to reduce speculation in the redevelopment area and reduce incompatible uses during the planning process. Councilmember Kough expressed concern regarding the length of the proposed moratorium, the number of acres involved; and potential hardships and affects on landowners. Mr. Welsch noted that land sales would not be prohibited, just a limitation of uses; and that the moratorium would apply to the fu11280 acres, excluding those that had already been developed. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed length of the moratorium; the parameters available and preferable for the Council to consider in line with State Statute so no one type of use was singled out; purpose statement related to applicable ongoing or future studies; and specific exceptions for consideration. Mayor Klausing opined his support of a moratorium;