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1 1 COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 13, 1992 immediately. Otherwise, developers will make a last minute effort to present preliminary late prior to the deadline. Council Member Kuether said she felt that this is sending a message that the City does not know what it is doing. Mayor Reinert said he did not agree that the moratorium was a radical effort and noted that the City of Shoreview just lifted a moratorium and a moratorium is in progress in Oak Grove. He noted that this City will get only one (1) chance to develop properly and too many mistakes are happening that the City will never be able to go back and correct. Mayor Reinert noted that things are going through the process and are not being properly "groomed ". He noted "leap- frog" and wetland problems. There have been a lot of mistakes and a lot of controversy and developers are hearing a lot of things that are wrong. Mayor Reinert felt that this was not fair to the developer. He said he felt the City has an obligation to do the best job possible and to do what is best for the City. Mayor Reinert said he felt developers were guests and they should be doing what is right and not make a lot of big mistakes. Ron Birch, 3788 Labore Road, Gem Lake said that he did not hear the complete list of preliminary developments that would be considered exempt from the moratorium. He noted that he has been working on his development for over a year and asked if he was on the list. Mayor Reinert said he was not on the list of allowable developments. Mr. Hawkins explained that the other projects are active and allowed within the zoning area and within the Comprehensive Land Use Plan of the City. Mr. Birch's development was turned down by the Council, it is not permissible in the area and because of the action of the Council it was not included on the list. Mr. Birch said he did not realized that he was turned down by the Council. Mayor Reinert said this would be addressed later. Council Member Neal moved to adopt Ordinance No. 01 - 92 placing a moratorium on platting within the City until July 1, 1992 and to include the five (5) exceptions as noted by the City Administrator. Council Member Elliott seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Kuether voting no. Ordinance No. 91 - 92 can be found at the end of these minutes OLD BUSINESS (CONTINUED) Consideration and Approval of December 19, 1991 Council Minutes, Clarification of Council Action for Pheasant Hills Preserve - Mr. Schumacher said he did not attend the December 19, 1991 Council meeting and wanted to be very clear regarding the action taken regarding privately installed utilities versus publicly installed PAGE 10