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Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if staffhad approved the plan. <br /> <br />Principal City Engineer Olson replied that the plan had not yet been approved, but itneeded only- <br />a few minor adjustments and they were planning on approving the plan tomorrow.,...- <br /> <br />City Attorney Goodrich replied that anything ready for approval can mo~e forward until the <br />ordinance is adopted. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman, seconded by Mayor G~d, ~to introduce Ordinance:~ <br />#02-I 0- to establish a 12 month development moratorium north of T.H. #10 and south of the <br />BNSF railroad from Ramsey's common border with Anoka'to the common border with Elk <br />Ri ver. ~'!-~?~' <br /> <br />Further discussion: Councilmember Zimmerman stated that he belie~'that there will be some <br />impact on the businesses, but he is obligated to protect f~ublic :safetY'and Highway #10 is <br />becoming more dangerous. Mayor Gamec stated that he would'l/kc to see the timetable moved <br />up for the sake of the citizens. Councilmember Hendriksen nOted, that after the ordinance is <br />adopted there is a 30-day waiting period before it becomes effective to al,t0w citizens the <br />opportunity to petition against the-decision and overturn the decision made::by the Council. <br />Councilmember Anderson stated that she was~ not comfortable with moving forward with the <br />moratorium at this time becaUSe, she-would 'like Io 'do it slower, but there will be three new <br />members on the Council that will need .some education on ~the process and for that reason she <br />will vote in favor of the motion. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec; Councilmembers Zimmerman, Anderson, and <br />Hendriksen. Voting No: :None. Abstained:' Councilmember Kurak. <br /> _. .. _;;_ '!~ <br /> <br />Case #1: ::'- Public Hearing to Consider Execution of Business Subsidy Agreement with <br /> _--'- ~_- Panther Investments <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec Closed the regular portion of the City Council meeting at 8:50 p.m. in order to <br />conduct a public hearing, <br /> <br />I <br /> <br /> Hea ' - <br />Public ring _7.:..-_ ..... <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec 6alled the public hearing to order at 8:50 p.m. <br />Presentation -. <br /> <br />P134 <br /> <br />~.'Economic Development Consultant Mulrooney stated that recently a development a~eement <br /> with Panther Investments was negotiated with City staff. The project includes the construction <br /> of a 30,000 square foot office/warehouse building in the spnng of 2003. The building will be <br /> located south of the newly constructed Sunwood Drive within Sunfish Lake Business Park. It is <br /> anticipated that the project will create at least seven new jobs paying a wage of at least $12.00 <br /> <br /> City Council/October 22, 2002 <br /> Page 14 of 35 <br /> <br /> I <br /> i!- <br /> <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br />,Ill <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> <br /> <br />