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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 1996 Council Member Bergeson stated his feeling that cutting off the north end of the old Otter Lake Road is imminent. Remaining to be decided is what will be the fate of the old road -- will it become a dead end, or loop around to the new Otter Lake road. He added that he is not in favor of a dead end situation; the loop is necessary. However, in light of the need for a 4/5ths vote of the Council to pass this issue, with a member absent there is a good chance that it cannot be decided at this time. Mayor Landers suggested that the first decision should be with respect to the public hearing. Council Member Bergeson moved to close the public hearing at 7:41 p.m. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Council Member Neal indicated that he still has serious questions, such as where the "loop" will be located, who will own the land, and who owns the park-and-ride lot. Mr. Powell explained that the park-and-ride lot is on State property, and that it will probably remain State right-of-way. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 10 - 96 PLACING A MORATORIUM ON THE SITING OF PAWNBROKERS, PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS AND SECONDHAND GOODS DEALERS, CHIEF PECCHIA Mr. Schumacher explained that Chief Pecchia was unable to be present, and further explained that the passage of this ordinance would give the Police and Community Development Departments the opportunity to adequately research the implications of pawnbrokers, secondhand goods dealers and precious metals dealers locating within the City of Lino Lakes. He added that a number of municipalities within the metropolitan area are currently revising and updating their existing ordinances relative to this matter to comply with recent changes to State law. Mr. Schumacher explained that Chief Pecchia anticipates having this research completed within the next 12 months, and requested that this moratorium be in place during that time period. This ordinance is considered to be of an emergency nature and requires only one reading. Mr. Schumacher added that City Attorney Hawkins had prepared the ordinance for Council approval. Council Member Lyden moved to approve Ordinance No. 10 - 96, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 10 - 96 can be found at the end of these minutes. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT, MARY VASKE Consideration of Resolution No. 96 - 158 Adopting the Final 1997 General Operating Budget and the Sewer and Water Budgets for the City of Lino Lakes - Ms. Vaske explained that pursuant to State Statutes, a final 1997 general fund revenue and expenditure budget must be adopted by the City Council. Additionally, pursuant to the 1994 Utility Rate Study, the 1997 budgets for the Water and Sewer Operating Funds should also be adopted by Council. Ms. Vaske recommended approval of Resolution No. 96 -158, which encompasses these budgets.