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City Attorney Goodrich noted that the City will go through the same notification process they have done in the past when the issue is placed back on the Council agenda. Mayor Gamec requested that any property owners not currently on the list to notify staff to make sure they receive notification. Todd Morfison, 34899 Helium Street, Princeton, Stated that he is currently trying to sell his property along Highway #10 and he has had it sold four times but they have all bailed out because of the moratorium. The problem he has is when his buyers call the City they are being informed there is a moratorium. If he puts it on the market and sells it he does not have to inform the buyer of a moratorium. Councilmember Hendriksen replied that the Council could not give him legal advice. Mayor Gamec recommended that Mr. Morrison meet with staffto discuss his concerns. City Attorney Goodrich stated that nothing in the form of a moratorium has been adopted. Ed Hamilton, 6615 Highway #10, Ramsey, stated that he lives in the affected area and knows that there is an alternate route for the highway that MnDOT could consider that would make more sense. He felt that the citizens should be informed of the alternate route. Francis Welte presented written comments to staff. Winslow Holasek, Andover Boulevard, Andover, stated that the Council may have removed the possibility of passing the moratorium, but they have not removed the cloud of the moratorium. Mayor Gamec replied that it would be an issue for years. Mr. Holasek stated that a lot of people came before them to express their opinion and now they are saying theY will be considering it in the future. It will still devalue their property. Mayor Gamec recessed the regular meeting of the City Council at 8:15 p.m. Mayor Gamec called the regular meeting of the City Council back to order at 8:25 p.m. City Council/November 12, 2002 Page 9 of 22