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and land acquisition in exchange for tree preservation in order to protect and intensify the natural screening between the heavy industrial uses on the east side of Unity Street and the light industrial uses on the west side of Unity. He presented a draft agreement and requested authorization from Council to enter into it. Jim Lindberg, Attorney for Mr. Bjorklund, commented that the negotiations began back in 1995. He hoped to come back to Council with a preliminary plat. City Attorney Goodrich stated that the City will be selling 51,000 square feet to Bjorklund for $1.00 per square foot. The City is obtaining an easement to preserve trees for screening purposes to make this aesthetically pleasing. Motion by Councilmember Beahen and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to enter into the Development Agreement with Bjorklund Ready Mix. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Beahen and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmembers Beyer and Haas Steffen. Case #6: Consider Policy for Individual Requests to Grant an Exception to the Moratorium Ordinance City Attorney Goodrich stated that the City Council has asked staff to develop a policy for individual requests for exception to the moratorium ordinance. The City has received roughly six requests. In the previous cases, staff contacted the planner (Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc.) to find out how to proceed. The planner has charged us for this service, so the City is proposing a $250 escrow which would be refunded to the applicant if it is not all used. The planner's report would be received by staff along with the application and then the applicant could decide whether or not to proceed. If they determine they do not want to proceed, the process ends at this point. If they determine they want to proceed, the application and report will be placed in front of Council for a decision. Discussion ensued relating to Ben Deemer's earlier request. If a property does not require rezoning or replatting, you do not have to go through this process. Attorney Goodrich will explore Mr. Deemer's issue further. Motion by Councilmember Beahen and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to adopt the following Moratorium exception policy: 1) Each request for exception is to be reviewed by the City's Consulting Comprehensive Planner for their recommendation; 2) Each request for exception shall be accompanied by a $250 escrow deposit to be used for payment of the Planner's charge to the City for their review and written report. Unused funds to be returned to the applicant; 3) The Planner's report shall be reviewed by City staff with the applicant; and 4) The applicant shall make the decision as to whether he/she desires to be placed on a City Council agenda for formal consideration of the moratorium exception request. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Beahen and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmembers Beyer and Haas Steffen. City Council/April 28, 1998 Page 8 of 12