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WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes, as authorized by Minnesota Statute §462.355, Subd. 4, is conducting a study to consider adoption of amendments to official controls, including the zoning code, which could affect the siting of the liquor licenses within the City; and WHEREAS, the Lino Lakes City Council finds that an interim ordinance placing a moratorium on the issuing of a liquor license within certain specified districts is necessary to protect the planning process and the on- going process of the amendment of the zoning ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes declares that an emergency exists and it is necessary in order to preserve the public peace, health and welfare, pursuant to Section 3.06 of the Lino Lakes City Charter than an emergency interim ordinance placing a moratorium on the location of liquor licenses within certain zoning districts is necessary and should go into effect immediately upon the passage of this ordinance, so that the City can conclude its studies and hearings related to the amendment of the official controls. Section 2. Definitions. Liquor License. Those licenses required by Section 701.02 of the Lino Lakes City Code and all subdivisions thereof. Section 3. Public Hearing and Study. The City Council hereby directs the Community Development Department of the City to study the siting of liquor licenses as defined in Section 2 above and to schedule the necessary public hearings, at which time public comment will be accepted and reviewed regarding the placement and location of liquor licenses within the City. Section 4. Location. During the term of this ordinance, no new liquor license shall be issued and /or located in any of the zoning districts within the City, including Tight business, general business, central business, shopping center, light industrial and general industrial.