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1 <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT <br />ITEM NO. 3 <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director <br />WORK SESSION DATE: April 29, 2024 <br />TOPIC: Discussion Regarding Potential Residential Development <br />Moratorium <br />______________________________________________________________________________ <br />BACKGROUND <br />On April 1, 2024, the City Council discussed the possible consideration of a development <br />moratorium in light of two potential projects proposed in the northwest quadrant of the City. <br />The Pulte/Del Webb and Madinah Lakes projects include approximately 400 acres of the <br />existing sod farm area north and south of Main Street. <br />The Council discussed concerns over water availability, citing the White Bear Lake court order <br />and the pending ruling on the City’s appeal of amendments to our water appropriation permit. <br />This includes court imposed restrictions on expansion of our water pumping capacity. <br />The discussion included the option of master planning the area. Both potential projects are <br />located in Planning District 2, along the Main Street corridor. Per the City’s 2040 <br />Comprehensive Plan, a Master Plan for the Main Street Corridor between Sunset Avenue and <br />4th Avenue should be completed. A moratorium could be put in place to allow time for this <br />planning process. <br />City staff and City Attorney Squires will provide additional information regarding the water <br />supply status and the moratorium process at the meeting. <br />REQUESTED COUNCIL DIRECTION <br />Staff is requesting City Council direction on whether to prepare a draft interim ordinance <br />(moratorium) and proposed plan of study for Council review and consideration. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />None. <br />2