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He advised that language for the new transition zone segment has already been drafted for the Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Anderson stated she is confused because of the different dates indicated on the map and asked if each section will be extended six months or if all will expire on one expiration date, Mr. Goodrich stated they will remain with staggered expiration dates and the ordinance intent will be to extend each date by six months. Councilmember Hendriksen noted that statutorily there is a limit on the length of a moratorium. Mr. Goodrich stated that is correct and the maximum moratorium duration is 30 months. The first moratorium was adopted on July 13, 1997, so January of 2000, would be the maximum moratorium length. Councilmember Haas Steffen stated the previous legal advice indicated the City could not arbitrarily place a moratorium without having a planning process in place or the owners can initiate court action. Mr. Goodrich stated that is correct and the City is progressing with their work on the Comprehensive Plan. Motion by Councilmember Haas Steffen and seconded by Councilmember Hendriksen to adopt Resolution 99-02-044 establishing a moratorium extension on the development of certain parcels of land within the City of Ramsey. Further discussion: Councilmember Zimmerman asked when the Council will consider the Comprehensive Plan. City Administrator Norman advised that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan on March 16, and complete their work that evening with a recommendation to the Council. Councilmember Hendriksen stated it is difficult to collate all of the changes and he is not sure all of the changes being discussed are incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan. He asked for a copy of the Plan with all of the changes as soon as possible. Mayor Gamec asked if the Council should receive the copy after the recommendations of the Planning Commission are incorporated. Councilmember Hendriksen stated he would like to study the document and spend extra time reviewing the Plan to see if the changes have been included. Mayor Gamec asked staff to see what can be put together for the Council to review prior to the public hearing. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Haas Steffen, Hendriksen, Anderson, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Motion by Councilmember Haas Steffen and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to introduce the ordinance extending moratorium. City Council/February 23, 1999 Page 6 of 17