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• • COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 24, 1998 Mr. Hawkins noted Emergency Ordinance No. 11 - 98 requires a 4/5 vote. The Ordinance will place a moratorium on on -sale liquor licenses for six (6) months. Mayor Sullivan stated this Ordinance is appropriate. The City needs to make sure commercial development is in the right place. The City may want to limit the issuance of any new liquor licenses to the 35W corridor only. Mr. Wessel stated the Commercial Development Department will supply a study regarding this issue. Six (6) months is an appropriate amount of time to be clear about the quality and location of commercial development. Council Member Neal asked if a hotel and liquor license are being proposed for the Town Center. Mr. Wessel indicated there is no immediate proposal. The Master Plan does call for a restaurant. Council Member Neal asked if a liquor license in that location would be too close to the school. Mr. Wessel indicated it may be too close to the Early Childhood Center. Council Member Neal stated the City should look into changing that part of the Ordinance first. Mr. Wessel stated the City will look at all issues regarding location of an on -sale liquor license. Council Member Lyden moved to adopt Ordinance No. 11 - 98, as presented. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Council Member Bergeson voted yes. Council Member Dahl voted yes. Council Member Lyden voted yes. Council Member Neal voted no. Mayor Sullivan voted yes. Motion carried with Council Member Neal voting no. Ordinance No. 11 - 98 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Payment to Leo B. and Genevieve A. Bruder - Mr. Hawkins stated the City is in the process of acquiring property from two (2) property owners to facilitate the extension of Apollo Drive. Mr. and Mrs. Bruder have agreed to close and convey the property to the City for $150,000, which was the appraised value. Mr. and Mrs. Bruder will retain the right to contest the appraisal amount. Mr. Hawkins indicated the City has reached an agreement for the Ormond property also. Mr. and Mrs. Ormond have signed a purchase agreement in the amount of $200,000, which was the appraised value. He indicated Mr. and Mrs. Ormond would like to close on the sale as soon as possible. Mr. Hawkins asked the Council to authorize the City to enter into an agreement with Mr. and Mrs. Ormond and approve the issuance of a check for Mr. and Mrs. Bruder. He noted the City will be subject to additional closing costs. 15