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Case #8: Consider Extension of Residential Rezoning and Subdividing Moratorium City Attomey Goodrich stated that on June 10, 1997, the Council passed a six month development moratorium on residential rezoning and subdividing. That moratorium will expire on January 13, 1998. The Comprehensive Plan amendment and studies are proceeding in a timely fashion. However, this process will not be completed by the expiration date of the current moratorium. He explained that an extension would be necessary to protect this planning process. On December 3, 1997, Council, at a special meeting, introduced an ordinance extending this moratorium. This ordinance is being presented for formal adoption. Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Ordinance #97-18 extending the term of the residential additional six months. Councilmember Beyer to adopt development moratorium for an Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Beyer, Beahen and Haas Steffen. Voting No: None. Case #9: Adopt Ordinance Repealing Ordinance Establishing Development Assessment Fees Council introduced an ordinance on l~n:a~.:_3t 24, 1997, repealing Ordinance #96-04 which established development assessment fees on all new subdivisions. This ordinance was never brought back to Council for formal adoption. Staff is reviewing subdivision dedication fees and will provide an update and proposal to the Council at their January 27, 1998 meeting. Also, the League of Cities is proposing legislation for the 1998 legislative session which would authorize cities to collect impact fees. Motion by Councilmember Haas Steffen and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to adopt Ordinance #97-19 which repeals Ordinance #96-04 entitled "An Ordinance Establishing a Development Assessment on all New Subdivisions". Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Haas Steffen, Beyer, Beahen and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Mayor Gamec recessed the regular Council meeting at 8:53 p.m. Mayor Gamec reconvened the regular Council meeting at 9:06 p.m. Case #10: Halderson Land Purchase Status Mayor Gamec noted that the Halderson land is the property Council looked at for park land. It is approximately 83 acres west of T.H. #47 and east and south of Menkveld's Country Park. City Attorney Goodrich stated that the purchase agreement on this property was contingent upon the City's final approval of the Apple Ridge subdivision and if that approval was not granted prior to September 1, 1997, the agreement was null and void. In June 1997, the sellers indicated City Council/December 9, 1997 Page 11 of 18