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Case #3 Case #4 Proposed Adoption of a Moratorium Ordinance Request for Preliminary Plat Approval of Alpine Estates; Case of K.C. Land Company In regard to the proposed moratorium ordinance, Mayor Gamec explained the Council had requested the City Attorney to research issues brought forward at the last meeting. He recommended the Council not pass on the proposed moratorium ordinance or preliminary plat approval of Alpine Estates, at this time, and that both items be tabled until the Council has received a report from the City Attorney in regard to questions raised at the last meeting. Mayor Gamec asked that the position statement submitted by Good Value Homes be forwarded to the City Attorney and entered with the rest of the documents. Motion by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Beahen to table Case #3, Proposed Adoption of Moratorium Ordinance and Case #4, Request for Preliminary Plat Approval of Alpine Estates; Case of K.C. Land Company until the April 8, 1997 meeting, to allow adequate time for review by the City Attorney of questions raised. Further Discussion: Councilmember Haas Steffen asked if tabling these actions will allow other business to come before the Planning Commission. She noted that without a moratorium, more developments will be added to the "pipeline." The City Attorney stated this is true but the Planning Commission is advisory and the Council makes final decisions. Councilmember Haas Steffen asked if discussion should be held with the Planning Commission about this issue so they understand the difficulties and prevent other projects from entering the "pipeline." The City Attorney advised the City must continue to receive applications but can table decisions as long as it abides by the 60-day rule. Councilmember Haas Steffen suggested the Planning Commission be informed of these issues so more projects are not entered into the "pipeline." She clarified she does not want to stop applications from being made but to table them until a decision is reached on the proposed moratorium ordinance. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Beyer, Beahen, Haas Steffen and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. The Council dkected staffto relay these issues to the Planning Commission and ask them to take this into consideration in their future recommendations to the Council. Mr. Wissler asked for a clarification. Mayor Gamec explained this issue is on "hold" pending advice from the City Attorney. Case #5 Request for Final Plat Approval of Regency Pond 2nd Addition; Case of Good Value Homes Zoning Administrator Frolik advised that John Peterson of Good Value Homes is requesting final plat approval of the second phase of Regency Pond. The property is located in the northeast comer of the intersection of Industry Avenue and Ramsey Boulevard. The approved plat consists of about 85 City Council/March 25, 1997 Page 5 of 10