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2B COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 13, 1992 Mr. Schumacher noted Subdivision V, Exceptions of the proposed ordinance and explained that the City has been working with several developers and the Council may wish to list them in the exceptions. This would avoid the possibility of redrafting this ordinance at a later date. Mayor Reinert noted that there are about five (5) plats involved in the possible exceptions portion of this ordinance. They are: Quail Ridge, Hokanson Development, Shores of Lake Marshan, Menkveld Development, Black Duck Estates, Royal Oaks Realty, Barott Property, Rick Carlson and Unnamed Tilsen Residential property, Gary Uhde developer. These would be considered "infill" subdivisions. They are properly zoned, included in MUSA and allowed according to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Mr. Schumacher explained that this ordinance as it is currently written would limit for a period of time all rezones and approvals of preliminary and final plats other than those noted in Subdivision V, Exceptions. Mayor Reinert asked if the Menkveld property would be considered "infill ". Mr. Schneider said yes it uses existing systems, although some additional installations may be needed, it is contiguous with Wenzel Farms. Council Member Kuether said she felt that passing this ordinance would be extremely radical behavior on the part of the Council. It would be "shutting down the store" when the City is finally taking shape. She did not understand the need for the ordinance and was not aware of any big problem. Council Member Kuether said that she does not know if the Police Department is "stretched ". There have not been a lot of complaints registered against the Police Department of other staff. She noted that we do get a bit of "rumbling" from the developers but that is to be expected when a city is developing as fast as Lino Lakes is developing. Council Member Kuether said the moratorium will hurt our economic development plan. Fast food businesses and retail businesses will be looking for a lot of residential developments and we will not have them. Council Member Kuether said it is her opinion that the affects of the moratorium will not appear until 1993 or 1994. She did not think a lot of thought had been put into this matter. It was noted that minor subdivisions of four (4) lots or less will not be affected by the moratorium. It was also noted that the period of the moratorium could be reduced if it is determined that all items to be addressed have adequately been addressed. Mr. Hawkins explained that if the moratorium is to be seriously considered, it must be as an emergency ordinance taking effect PAGE 9