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DATE: May 28, 2024
TIME STARTED: 6:02 PM
TIME ENDED: 6:29 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers, Lyden, Stoesz,, Cavegn, Ruhland, Mayor
Rafferty
Staff Members Present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton; Public Safety Director John Swenson;
Human Resources and Communications Manager Meg Sawyer; Community Development
Director Michael Grochala; City Planner Katie Larsen, Public Services Director Rick DeGardner;
WS13 Project Engineer Diane Hankee, City Attorney Jay Squires.
1. Setting the Agenda
The agenda was accepted as presented.
2. Discussion Regarding Potential Interim Ordinance on Residential Development
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Community Development Director Michael Grochala, stated the northwest quadrant of the
City has received significant development interest over the past couple of months. The
Council has discussed a possible moratorium to further study the corridor in preparation for
development. Grochala noted the 2040 Comprehensive Plan identifies Main Street at
Sunset as a key gateway into the City and recommends that a master plan be completed for
the Main Street corridor. If the Council chooses to move forward, staff recommends that
the proposed moratorium study scope be a master plan for the area and include an
Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR), which would be an environmental document
that would take the place of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW). The study
area would be between Fourth Avenue on the east, Sunset on the west, Pine Street on the
north end, and Carl Street and Century Trail on the south end. Director Grochala also
provided the tentative schedule for the proposed moratorium.
Councilmember Cavegn asked why the proposed moratorium does not include water supply
and usage and just master planning. Councilmember Ruhland stated that when he proposed
the need for a moratorium, raising water concerns, he also shared his support of a Master
Plan towards the end of the work session meeting (April 1). Director Grochala replied that
he also brought up the potential for a master plan at the initial meeting and that the water
issue is still a part of the study.
Councilmember Lyden inquired about a traffic study. Director Grochala replied
transportation is going to be a big component of the master plan.
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Councilmember Ruhland inquired how long an EAW is relevant. Director Grochala stated
that an AUAR is revised every five years while an EAW is normally project based.
The Council members agreed to initiate the process to consider a residential moratorium in
the northwest quadrant of the City according to the schedule provided; Councilmember
Cavegn noted he was open to continuing discussions.
3. Review Regular Agenda
Mayor Rafferty reviewed the meeting agenda. Staff provided an overview of the staff
reports for each agenda item.
The work session concluded at 6:29 PM.
These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on August 12, 2024.
Roberta Colotti,, CMC,, City Clerk Ro afferty, Mayor
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