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I I I recommendations for any amendments deemed appropriate, and research the feasibility of predetermining appropriate tower zones or locations. She presented the three price quotes, which were obtained and recommended McCombs, Frank, Roos Associates, Inc. or Biko Associates, Inc. Motion by Councilmember Hendriksen and seconded by Councilmember Connolly to adopt the resolution reallocating $3,400 from the Expenditure Reserves to the line item of Professional Services in Planning and Zoning for the purpose of engaging the services of a consultant to review Ramsey's current tower regulations. Further discussion: City Administrator Norman presented information he had received from out- of-state companies who do this type of work. Councilmember Connolly stated she would like to explore that option. Community Development Director Frolik stated the three who presented a quote indicated the ordinance was adequate but the question is if it can be predetermined to establish zones for towers. Councilmember Connolly stated it was mentioned the City is almost guaranteed to be sued so it is important to have everything in order when going to court and to assure other issues are covered to limit liability. Councilmember Zimmerman stated the two action items do not address selecting a consultant at this time. Community Development Director Frolik stated the motion on the floor is to transfer funds and engage a consultant and the second recommended motion is to establish a moratorium. Councilmember Zimmerman indicated support for establishing a moratorium. Mayor Gamec stated he would support a moratorium over the entire City. Councilmembers Hendriksen and Cormolly withdrew their motion Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Councilmember Connolly to introduce the ordinance to establish a 90 day moratorium on the development of communication towers. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Connolly, Anderson, and Hendriksen. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Case #13: Adopt Right-of-Way Ordinance City Engineer Jankowski requested that this item be tabled to the next meeting to allow time for additional comments. Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Councilmember Hendriksen to table consideration of an ordinance establishing regulations governing activity within the right-of- ways within the City of Ramsey to the May 9, 2000, meeting. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Hendriksen, Anderson, and Connolly. Voting No: None. Absent: None. City Council/April 25, 2000 Page 25 of 29 -123-