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D. Moratorium on Old Village Area Council Member DeLapp raised the question as to whether the City should entertain a Development Moratorium for land surrounding the Old Village that is the subject of the on -going Old Village Neighborhood Deign Study by the City. The City Planner explained the purpose of such a moratorium was to postpone consideration of applications for City a review of individual property owner development proposal, pending completion of the Old Village Neighborhood Design Study. The concern raised by some Council members was that such individual development proposals may be contrary to the overall Old Village Plan outcomes, even though potentially responsive to existing City Planning and Zoning regulations for these areas. Planner Dillerud reported that he and Mayor Hunt met with the four major land owners that could be affected by the Old Village Plan and gave them a preview of what Thorbeck is planning. The Council had scheduled a workshop for 5 p.m. on April 81h to interview Fox Lawson and asked that discussion on the moratorium proposal be added to the agenda. The Council asked Mr. Dillerud to contact each of the four major land owners that could be impacted by such a Moratorium to attend this workshop. Council member Siedow indicated if the majority of the landowners are not in favor of a moratorium, that is 3 out of the 4, he would not vote in favor of a development moratorium. 10. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: The Acting Administrator reported he talked to the prosecuting attorney on the Hilyar house regarding obtaining a lien check, but there are too many tax liens ahead of us. Attorney Shoeberg will contact federal and state tax people and see if they intend to foreclose and if we could work together. Also, he is looking into the possibility of considering the house a hazardous bldg and the Fire dept. could be burn the house down. A report will be provided in two weeks, 11. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. Administrator Kueffner, Matters and Discussion —MOVED to 3D. 12, CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Mayor Hunt reported he attended the legislative hearing on Representative Lipman's bill for highway improvements on Highway 5; and, also, Representative Lipman's town hall meeting held at the Machine Shed geared to local issues. The Lake Elmo Business Assoc has requested $500 contribution for the new printing of 1000 Lake Elmo Residents Guide. M/S/P Dunn/Siedow - to approve a $500 contribution for new printing of Lake Elmo residents guide to include an acknowledgement of the city being a contributor. (Motion passed 5-0). LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 1, 2003 7