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CONSIDER INTERIM ORDINANCE FOR A SIX MONTH EXTENSION TO THE DEVELOPMENT MORATORIUM ON HWY. #10, WEST OF ARMSTRONG BLVD. N.W. By: Community Development Director Sylvia Frolik Background: In response to a request from Anoka County representatives in 2001, the Ramsey City Council adopted an interim ordinance establishing a moratorium on the development of certain parcels of land generally located north and south of T.H. #10, west of Armstrong Blvd. N.W. That ordinance is in effect until July 30, 2003. The purpose of the morato~.um is to protect the planning process while Mn/DOT, Anoka County and Hennepin County join forces to prepare a Northwest Metro Corridor and River Crossing Study to consider long-term options to address the relief of congestion on the highway corridors and river crossings. It is likely that property west of Armstrong Blvd. in Ramsey would be impacted if a Mississippi .River crossing is determined to be a long-term option to the relief of traffic congestion. Notification: Staff attempted to send written notice to all property owners (fee title) of the proposal to extend the moratorium period. ~- Observations: Mn/DOT and Anoka and Hennepin counties have released a draft Scoping and Scoping Decision Document dated March 2002, relating to the Northwest Metro Corridor and River Crossing Study. It is anticipated that the final scoping documents will be published later this summer. According to Minnesota Statute 462.355, Subd. 4, moratoriums may be established for a maximum total period of 30 months. The subject area has been in a development moratorium for 24 months. The following items are enclosed for your information: a) b) c) Ordinance #01-17 establishing the moratorium area in 2001 Exhibit of parcels subject to the moratorium Proposed interim ordinance to extend the moratorium -301-