2001-197 Council Resolution-Minutes

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COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 17, 2001 Mayor Bergeson stated he had other issues he wished clarified and thererfore supported the motion to table consideration of the interim ordinance. Councilmember O'Donnell believed that a headline regarding this issue has already been made and no matter when the ordinance is passed there will be another headline at that time. He shared Mayor Bergeson's concerns regarding how the proposed moratorium would affect commercial and industrial development. He stated that he supports commercial and industrial growth within the City, however, he was concerned about residential development reaching a record pace over the next two to three years. He stated he supported managing the growth, as well as the proposed interim moratorium. Councilmember O'Donnell feared that tabling the proposed interim ordinance would delay the process and he wished for the process to start immediately in order for the new ordinances to be in place as soon as possible. Therefore, he would vote against the motion to table the ordinance. He felt if City staff does not deliver the necessary information during the January 9, 2002 Council work session, then the Council could consider tabling the second reading of the ordinance at that time. Councilmember Carlson believed that a large part of the effect the City Council will have on the development of the community, both commercial and residential, is how the Council handles this matter. She stated the Council had been able to come together as a team during the comprehensive plan update and the challenge will be to come together as a team again in moving through the moratorium and getting the comprehensive plan approved and in place for the benefit of the entire City. Councilmember Dahl believed that the developers of commercial and industrial uses are always aware of what cities are doing and that they will realize the proposed moratorium makes good business and is a good common sense action for the City. Councilmember Dahl did not support the motion to table the interim ordinance. Councilmember Carlson voted nay. Councilmember O'Donnell voted nay. Councilmember Dahl voted nay. Councilmember Reinert voted yea. Mayor Bergeson voted yea. Motion failed on a vote of two to three. Mayor Bergeson called for a motion based on staff's recommended action. Councilmember O'Donnell moved to approve the FIRST READING of Ordinance No. 23-01, as presented. Councilmember Dahl seconded the motion. Councilmember Carlson noted the proposed ordinance states that the purpose of the interim ordinance was to protect the planning process; to protect the public health, safety and welfare; and to ensure that the City and its citizens retain the benefits of, and the protection afforded by, the City's comprehensive plan and offical controls until the study process is completed and any modifications to the City's official controls become effective. She felt that these statements explained the strong need 16