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City Council Regular Meeting — 07/12/04 DRAFT Minutes - Page 35 Mr. Johansson recognized the Council's concerns, but opined that in understanding retail development, the Rosedale trade area was considered 100% feasible space, and that since retail was not a weak market, and retail changes prove to be positive, there would be no competition with the potential lessees at either existing shopping center. Mayor Klausing thanked the development team for their comments. 9. Twin Lakes Moratorium Ordinance Community Development Director Dennis Welsch reviewed the need to address ongoing development and/or redevelopment within the Twin Lakes area; reviewed the definition and purpose of a moratorium that addressed only new projects being considered in the Twin Lakes study area; and the time frame of approximately one year for a moratorium, or upon repeal by the City Council. Staff recommended that the City Council hold the first reading and gather additional input. Councilmember Ihlan sought clarification of the proposed interim ordinance, and where it would be applicable for land use approvals and formal applications, and whether it included application from the development team. Discussion ensued related to interim uses; and the review and permitting processes. City Attorney Anderson clarified the intent and provisions of the proposed ordinance in putting a hold on the application process for permit requests and the City's legal obligation to act within sixty days, in an effort to protect the planning process in the Twin Lakes area, as addressed in Section 3 of the staff report dated July 12,2004. Mayor Klausing opined that the City Council wanted to prevent inconsistent uses from coming forward in the Twin Lakes development area, thus the need for the moratorium. Councilmember Ihlan opined her preference that the master Twin Lakes Moratorium Ordinance