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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Kurak, Cook, Elvig, Pearson, Strommen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Motion by Mayor Gamec, seconded by Councilmember Kurak, to adopt Resolution #03-07-182 denying the request from St. Paul Terminals for an extension to implement the conditional use permit for a recycling facility, based on the findings of fact. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Kurak, Cook, Elvig, Pearson, Strommen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #10: Introduce Ordinances to Amend Housing Maintenance Standards and Licensing Requirements for Rental Housing Community Development Director Frolik stated that in 2002, the City Council directed staff to review and update City Code as it relates to the maintenance of all housing in the City of Ramsey, as well as the licensing of rental housing. The Ramsey Housing Committee has reviewed the draft amendments to City Code and forwarded it to the City Council for review. The City Council reviewed the proposed amendments to City Code on May 27, 2003. Staff formatted the amendments into ordinance format and was ready for formal introduction. Motion by Councilmember Kurak, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to introduce an ordinance amending Section 8.60 (Residential Housing Standards) and repeal Section 8.61 (Multiple Dwellings) of City Code regarding housing maintenance and introduce an ordinance amending City Code with the addition of Section 7.15 (Rental Residential Dwelling Units) of City Code regarding the licensing of rental housing. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Kurak, Elvig, Cook, Pearson, Strommen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #11: Adopt Ordinance for a Six Month Extension to the Development Moratorium on Highway #10, West of Armstrong Boulevard NW Community Development Director Frolik stated that on June 24, 2003, the City Council introduced an ordinance for a six-month extension of the development moratorium on certain parcels located north and south of T.H. #10, west of Armstrong Boulevard NW. The purpose of the moratorium extension was to protect the planning process while MnDOT, Anoka County and Hennepin County complete the Scoping Document related to the Northwest Metro Corridor and River Crossing Study. The purpose of the study is to consider long-term options to address the relief of congestion on the highway corridors and Mississippi River crossings. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Kurak, to adopt Ordinance #03- 17 to extend the development moratorium on certain parcels located in Section 29 of the City of Ramsey, Anoka County, Minnesota for an additional six months. A roll call vote was performed by the Recording Secretary: City Council/July 8, 2003 Page 24 of 30