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OUm.-tb'gSt'l'Ug) I7:04 *****~***~********** TEL:612 421 9511 Comprehensive Plan. However, if the developer fails to gain the rezoning or financing and fails to close, he would want ~he property to remain industrial. He would then request it not be in the moratorium since it is zoned industrial and within the MUSA. City Attorney Goodrich stated there is a procedure to exempt property fi.om the moratorium when and if it is included in the moratorium. He 'agreed that the proposed ordinance for next week would include Mr. ~ohnson's property in a moratorium. City Attorney Goodrich stated those exclusions are considered on a case-by-case basis and Mr. Johnson's case can be argued at the next meeting when the ordinance is considered for introduction. Mx. Johnson asked if his proposal can move forward even [fin the process. Ms, Frolik explained that Mr. Johnson's property is zoned industrial, in the MUSA and not in the current moratorium. However, if Mr, lohnson is requesting a residential use then it would be automatically included in the moratorium. Mayor Gamec requested that Mr. lolmson work with Staff'on this issue. Councilmember Haas Steffen stated even if this property is not within the moratorium, once Mr, Jolmson or the buyer comes in to request a subdivision and rezoning to residential, that move alone would sweep the property into the moratorium, regardless of the action taken by the Council tonight or at the next meeting. She stated if Mr, ;rohnson goes ahead there is a procedure to address his request for exemption but that may or may not be approved. Motion by Councilmember Haas Steffen and Councilmember Beahen to direct staff to prepare a moratorium ordinance to include sensitive properties which were not previously included in the moratorium with the recommendation from Hoisington Koegler. Motion Carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Garnet, Councilmembers Haas Steffen, Beahen, Beyer, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #i0: Request for Selection of Site for Senior Housing Development Project Mayor Garnet noted this has been previously discussed and five potential sites were identified. City Administrator Norman stated the site selection was narrowed from the original five down to two sites and the Committee recommended that the senior housing project be developed on one of the two preferred sites; the property formerly known as the Laws property and the property located on the most westerly section of River's Bend Park. Couneilmember Haas Steffen stated she spent a lot of time looking at these sites and traffic issues and the Chamber of Commerce and businesses are concerned about traffic congestion so she supports the Laws property. Also, it was given to the City for use as park property. She noted the area used for sledding which could contain smaller and bigger hills and stated safety issues would have to be addressed to cover the pump. Couneilmember Haas Steffen indicated support to use the Laws site as long as there is not a problem with the water tower. Also, since County City Council/June 9, 1998 Page 22 of 27 P. 00~ I I I I I i I I I I I I I I I I I I I