07-01-2024 - Council Work Session Minutes

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The Community Development Director stated that there is a waiting time following the adoption of an ordinance and as a result any moratorium adopted would not be effective on July 8tn Councilmember Ruhland discussed the timing of the review. The Community Development Director suggested that the City Council hear the concept plan, while recognizing that the Master Plan may change requirements. He noted that there are many elements to the concept plan. He overviewed the timeline for completing a review. Councilmember Stoesz amended his motion to table discussion of Item 3 — Madinah Lakes PUD Concept Plan until August 19, 2024, after the vote on the moratorium and if the moratorium vote passes, then not to proceed. The Council discussed the proposed Special Work Session date of August 19' and the Mayor noted he had a conflict with that date. Mayor Rafferty reaffirmed that he is in favor of hearing the concept plan presentation this evening. Motion to table discussion of Item 3 — Madinah Lakes PUD Concept Plan until August 19, 2024, after the vote on the moratorium, and if the moratorium vote passes, then not to proceed. RESULT: CARRIED [3-2] MOVER: Stoesz SECONDER: Ruhland AYES: Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz NAYS: Rafferty and Cavegn The July 1, 2024 Work Session agenda was adopted as amended. Mayor Rafferty provided an overview of the rules of decorum and noted that the Sergeant -at -Arms has been directed to remove anyone that is disorderly. 3. Madinah Lakes PUD Concept Plan — Item Tabled 4. EAB Update and Forestry Budget Amendment The Community Development Director reported that to continue management of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) this year, staff is proposing the following actions: a) Amend the Forestry Budget to increase contracted services by $50,000. b) Add an additional seasonal employee (4 months) at cost of $13,200.