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Joint Council/PZC Meeting Sept. 26, 1977 Page two MAPPING PROGRAM/COUNTY Services The group discussed the need for updating City maps: base map, soils and other environmental features, and Zoning. They agreed that any consultant or private firm would probably charge twice what the County is asking to to the mapping. They also discussed the time frame the County had mentioned; and decided that they had better meet with Bill Schwab soon; so that the program could be scheduled. Armstrong moved, seconded by Pott, that the County be authorized to initiated a complete mapping program immediately, work out the schedule and details with Administrator Whittaker, and work with the Planning Consultant on the map and plan revisions. Motion carried unaimously. PLANNER SELECTION, Zoning Program Johnson moved, seconded by Dreher, that Tom Loucks and Associates proposal for completing the Zoning Program be accepted. There was considerable dis- cussions. Vote: 8 Aye, Lundquist voting Nay. Motion carried. Mayor Armstrong moved, seconded by Morgan, that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and accept the proposal of Tom Loucks and Associates, Inc. for the Zoning Program. Vote: 3 Aye; Shervheim, Abstain; Lyons, Nay. Motion Carried. The Council asked that Mr. Loucks assure the City, in writing, that he would include five hearings on the new Ordinance in the proposal. LINDA LARSON VARIANCE After some discussion with the City Attorney, Don Raleigh, Grace moved, seconded by Sovereign, that the Planning Commission recommend against approval of a Variance to sell one acre to Mr. Richard Hesse, in the 5 acre zone. Motion carried 5-3: Crombie, Nay; Dreher and Lundquist abstained. Administrative Assistant was advised to contact Mr. Hesse and inform of the PZC recommendation, to see it he wanted to pursue it with the City Council. MORATORIUM Mayor Armstrong proposed the City adopt an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which would prohibit approval or review of development proposals for six months. He said this would give the Council and PZC time to work on the Zoning Ordinance and Planning program without the development prob- lems taking up time and slowing this work down. He stressed this would be for a limited time; and would provide time for the City to get its house in order before reviewing more development proposals. Johnson moved, seconded by Cunningham, that the Planning and Zoning Commission set a hearing on the proposed amendment - establishing a moratorium to the Zoning Ordinance, Tuesday, October 11, 1977, at 8:00 p.m. Motion car- ried unanimously with Sovereign absent. JOINT MEETING: October 11, 1977 Mayor Armstrong moved, seconded by Morgan, that the City Council hold a Special Meeting October 11, 1977, at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of meeting in Joint Session with the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss the Planning Assistance Grants, hold a hearing on the moratorium, set up interviews for consulting firms for the Planning Program, and consider frontage roads for the southern alignment of 194 with the City Engineer. Motion carried.