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UNAPPROVED Mayor Coughlin asked if the phrase "final adoption and implementation" should be added to page 2, Subparagraph 2, which indicates "or until final adoption of an amended ordinance." City Attorney Long stated that if the right-of-way ordinance is adopted, implementation steps are required for review of a permit when it comes forward, and the addition of this language might not be necessary. He stated, however, that the question would be whether to set a time frame or leave it until the final adoption of the amended ordinance. He reiterated that the moratorium could not extend beyond one year. Mayor Coughlin stated that he would be in favor of a ninety -day moratorium, adding that this would provide an adequate amount of time for discussion. Council Member Marty asked City Attorney Long and Acting Administrator Ulrich if everything could be accomplished within ninety days. City Attorney Long stated that he thought this would be a reasonable amount of time. Acting Administrator Ulrich stated that they could attempt to complete their study, and get the franchise fees and other matters in order during that time period. Council Member Stigney asked if it would be possible to extend the moratorium in the event that Public Works Director Ulrich was to have difficulty meeting the deadline. City Attorney Long stated that if they were aware of the need for an extension, possibly two weeks ahead of time, they could extend the moratorium by up to nine months. Council Member Marty presented a portion of the proposed ordinance for the benefit of the public. He stated that he would be in favor of approving the ordinance with the ninety -day stipulation. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Thomason. To Adopt Ordinance No. 633, an Emergency Interim Ordinance Regulating the Presence and Siting of Gas Utility Projects within the City of Mounds View, as amended. Ayes — 4 Nays — 0 Motion carried. E. First Reading of Ordinance 634, an Ordinance Implementing a Franchise Fee on Reliant Energy Minnegasco Natural Gas Operations Within the City of Mounds View Mayor Coughlin opened the Public Hearing at 8:40 p.m. Mr. Swintek stated that it was Reliant Energy Minnegasco's understanding that as part of the Franchise Agreement, the fee would be aligned with other gas customers in the City of Mounds View, and the language would be somewhat similar to that of Northern States Power. Mayor Coughlin closed the Public Hearing at 8:41 p.m. Mayor Coughlin stated that the franchise fee was presently set at two and one-half percent. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Marty. To Adopt Ordinance No. 634, an Ordinance Implementing a Franchise Fee on Reliant Energy Minnegasco Natural Gas Operations within the City of Mounds View. Ayes — 4 Nays — 0 Motion carried. 13 CA\ADMIN\MINUTES\CC\6-28-99.CC