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townhomes, and R-3 would be condominiums. He commented that this would then be a cleaner way to describe the different zones. Motion by Councilmember Woestehoff, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to Introduce Ordinance #21-01 Amending Article II Division 4 Section 117-89 (Districts), 117-111 (R-1 Residential District), and 117-112 (R-2 Residential District). Further discussion: Councilmember Musgrove asked if this would be a housekeeping item to better clarify the areas. Councilmember Woestehoff stated that he views this as updating the glossary of terms. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill confirmed that this would not make any changes and would simply be more tools and placing things in the right area. He confirmed that the Council would still hold control over the ultimate land use. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Kuzma, Councilmembers Woestehoff, Riley, Howell, and Musgrove. Voting No: Councilmember Specht. 7.05: Introduce Ordinance #21-02 Amending City Code Section 117-148 Entitled Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Deputy City Administrator Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation of the Planning Commission to adopt Ordinance #21-02. Councilmember Riley commented that there is a whole neighborhood that was colored green and asked if that area would become lawful nonconforming. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill replied that the neighborhood already conforms with the rules as it is developed under rural character. He stated that if there was a deficiency that would create lawful nonconforming, a subdistrict would be applied. Councilmember Riley stated that he would not be ready to move forward until there is more time to digest the information and the ramifications of these decisions. Councilmember Musgrove asked if the timing for this is part of the DNR timing or whether it is needed for Riverstone South. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill replied that the City is required to have this adopted by the end of 2022, as he believed Ramsey is part of the second wave. He stated that the City originally did not anticipate a project coming forward, therefore Riverstone is a driving factor. He noted that the ordinance and development are under review by the DNR. He stated that staff is attempting to meet the schedule of the developer. Councilmember Musgrove stated that she would also have concerns moving forward tonight and would like additional time to review the information and what it would mean for the City of Ramsey and the impacted developments. She stated that she does not want to deter development but wants to ensure the best decisions are made. City Council / January 26, 2021 Page 8 of 13