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City Council meeting of August 2, 1999 Page 5 Kathy Marier supported the moratorium because of increase in traffic on TH61, and inquired about additional police protection because of all the new homes. Don Maietta, realtor, stated that because other communities lacked developable land in the MUSA, the need for additional housing in the Hugo. He offered his assistance to help resolve the problems without a moratorium. Forrest Harstad, developer, suggested the City "out source" additional staffing needed because of the volume of new housing. Warren Arcand, opposed to the moratorium, represented property owners who would be negatively impacted by the moratorium, and their loss of rights. Frank Puleo felt a moratorium would not be needed, as the City Engineer has to certify that any subdivision has adequate water pressure before the City can approve. It was also his opinion that a moratorium would put development pressures on Hugo's "rural" area, where it is not wanted. The public hearing was closed for Council discussion. Mayor Stoltzman stated reasons why he supported the moratorium, touching on traffic, water, parks, and consideration of existing residents of the City. Council member Petryk concurred stating further that this Council has to consider the impact of development on future generations, making it important to do it "right" now. Councilman Leroux voiced reasons for his objection to the moratorium calling it a "cop out", because the Council has the right to say no to any development not meeting City standards. He also felt it important that everyone's rights be protected. Council member Barnes felt that a moratorium is a legal infringement on property owner's rights, and that the City conduct fewer studies and make more decisions. Stotlzman made motion, Petryk seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE 1999-334, AN INTERIM ORDINANCE PROTECTING THE PLANNING PROCESS AND THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF CITY RESIDENTS, AND ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY DEVELOPMENT MORATORIUM OF RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE MUSA. VOTING AYE: Haas, Petryk, Stoltzman VOTING NAY: Barnes and Leroux Motion Carried. Because it was unclear whether a simple majority or 4/5's vote was required to pass the ordinance, the City Attorney will research the voting requirements. GREENE AVENUE STREET U"ROVEMENT PROJECT The City received responses from four of the five property owners along Greene Avenue, who the City requested waive their right to appeal the proposed assessment for improvement of Greene Avenue. Three property owners signed the Agreement of Assessment and Waiver of Irregularity and Appeal, one owner ignored the request, and one owner suggested agreement should certain conditions be met. The City Engineer will need to more clearly define the proposed road location, and its physical feature impact, to residents. Depending on the number of property owners agreeing to the assessment waiver. the City may be financially responsible for $18,000 of the project's cost. Stoltzman made motion, Petryk seconded, that the City proceed with the improvement of Greene Avenue, north of Oneka Lake Boulevard, to an urban standard street, subject to Tom and Janis Raster