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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 17, 1991 2 The Mayor has frequently sited sections of Robert's Rule of Order to justify various actions of his. He has adopted a quite literal reliance on those rules, yet he has apparently overlooked a section which impacts significantly on his duties as presiding officer and Council meetings. I refer to Section 42 entitled "Debate" and a subsection entitled "Rule against Chair's Participation in Debate". (Section 42 was quoted). Therefore, I call upon the Mayor to adhere to this provision of Robert's Rules of Order and refrain from participating in debates as much as possible so as to maintain the impartiality needed to preside effectively." 4. Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Extension of MUSA Councilman Mottaz indicated he felt the MUSA extension is not an addition to any MUSA that we have, but is a replacement for what the City lost when it lost Section 32, and now that the Appeals Court agrees with the District Court, there is little likelihood we will regain Section 32. The PZ does not object to an extension to the MUSA line, but apparently objects only to the amount of land to be included. Therefore, the following motion was made: MIS/ Mottaz/Mayor Johnson - to proceed with the Comprehensive Plan Amendment adding a new MUSA that would extend from County Road 13 to 1/2 mile east of County Road 19 and 1/2 mile north of I-94 for this entire distance. City Auditor Rob Tautges and Planner Mike Black addressed questions as to what are we committing the taxpayers of Lake Elmo to, what costs are anticipated, and who would pay if there was not a specific development proposed. Before a decision can be made, the Council decided to set up a workshop with the property owners within the area proposed for the MUSA to discuss the desirability and feasibility for approving this Comp Plan amendment. M/S/P Mottaz/Hunt - to postpone action on motion until the October 1, 1991 City Council meeting. (Motion carried 5-0). M/S/P Mottaz/Hunt - to schedule a special council workshop to discuss with property owners within the area proposed for a Municipal Urban Service Area (MUSA) the feasibility and desirability of approving this comprehensive Plan Amendment. (Motion carried 5-0).