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25 <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> DATE: May 3, 2000 <br /> TO: Mayor and Councilmembers <br /> FROM: Michael Mornson, City Manager <br /> ITEM: MORATORIUM ON THE SALVATION ARMY PROPERTY <br /> On May 11, 1999 the City Council adopted a moratorium on the Salvation Army property. The <br /> moratorium was for a 12 month period to May 11, 2000. <br /> The City Attorney has presented the Mayor and Council a letter dated April 19, 2000 which outlines <br /> the options,for the Council. The options are to extend the moratorium up to a period of eighteen <br /> months to conduct further studies of possible impacts on development. The second option is to let the <br /> moratorium expire, which means the existing'zoning and comprehensive plan remain in effect <br /> (Recreation and Open Space District). <br /> It is my understanding that Heart of the Earth Native American School no longer has a purchase <br /> agreement on the property. The City has been in contact with Hennepin and Ramsey Counties Parks <br /> about a possible purchase as well as the Trust for Public Land to facilitate the possible public purchase <br /> of the property. It is my understanding that discussion between the Trust for Public Land and the <br /> Salvation Army has taken place. <br /> If the City Council is interested in extending the moratorium, I would recommend it be extended for 12 <br /> more months to conduct further studies. A possible work plan for the extension of the moratorium <br /> could be as follows: <br /> Task Number Task Time Frame <br /> 1 Hire a Planning Consultant to assist City with June 13 <br /> creation and implementation of Work Plan (assumes <br /> no RFP and a negotiated agreement with John <br /> Shardlow of DSLI) <br />