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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 27, 2004 6 M/S/P Johnston/Siedow – to adopt Ordinance 97-125, An Ordinance Relating to Fences. (Motion passed 5-0.) C. Old Village Planning Area Development Moratorium The Planner reported that the Moratorium adopted by the City for the areas within the Old Village planning area is due to expire on February 24, 2004. He said that the moratorium was extended to February 24 to allow completion of contracted consultant work addressing waste water treatment, public water supply, surface water drainage, and traffic that would result from the Plan that has been recommended by the Planning Commission. The Planner reported that the consulting work for water supply, traffic and surface water reports from TKDA has not been completed. M/S/P Dunn/Johnston – to adopt Ordinance 97-126, extending the Old Village Planning Area Development Moratorium for 60 days from the date of publication .(Motion passed 4-1:Siedow:A lot of the information from the consultants will not be used. Three of the land owners are impacted by the moratorium. He does not care for moratoriums.) 10. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT: Attorney Filla reported that he will ask the Council to decide what action to take at the March 1 Council meeting on the 37th Street property. 11. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT A. Fire Department Officer Selection Process The Acting Administrator reported that, as directed by the Council, the City Attorney prepared drafts of amendment to both the City Code and the Fire Department By-laws that would change the process of Department officer selection. The Acting Administrator indicated that Chief Malmquist raised concerns with significant terms provided by resolution. The Council indicated the three actions recommended by the City Attorney would be a good basis for a workshop with fire department personnel. Council member Dunn noted she likes officer appointment for “x” number of years, because some people would like to go up to another level and have the opportunity to change. M/S/P Johnston/Siedow – to table consideration of all three actions drafted by the City Attorney until after a workshop with Fire Department Personnel with date set by staff. (Motion passed 5-0). Attorney Filla said that he will make the changes suggested by the Fire Chief and copies of the Resolution and Ordinances will be sent in an advance mailing packet.