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City Council Minutes Page 6 December 15, 2003 Mary Jo Miske, 10078 Twin Lakes Road-Stated that she is concerned about the moratorium. She stated that the city should have the moratorium in effect north of County Road 33 because that is where the concerns are being raised. She questioned why the city would allow 2 1/2 acres lots north of County Road 33. She felt they should remain as 10 acre lot minimums. Doug Hipsag, North of County Road 33-Stated that the city should have considered the transportation and sewer and water plans prior to the Comprehensive Plan. He stated that he would like to sell his property for retirement purposes. Councilmember Tveite thanked the Planning and the Park and Recreation Commissions for their work and recommendations. He stated that he has concerns for traffic and would like to see a greenway system established. Councilmember Kuester stated that the moratorium should be citywide as there are other citywide issues such as transportation. She is concerned about the tax base of the city if development is limited. She is concerned about the lack of commerdal and industrial development in the city. Councilmember Motin stated that more information is needed before adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. He is concerned with sewer and water issues and the development of the gravel mine area. He is concerned over the lack of commercial availability in the new Plan. Councilmember Dietz stated that he appreciates all the work put into the Plan. He stated that he is unsure if the moratorium would be a good idea. He stated that the city should follow through on the transportation and the sewer and water plans before adopting the Comprehensive Plan. Councihnember Tveite stated that the Comprehensive Plan needs to be adopted before the transportation and the sewer and water issues can be implemented. MOVED BY MAYOR KLINZING AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE TO ADOPT THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS PRESENTED AND TO IMPLEMENT A 12 MONTH CITYWIDE MORATORIUM WITH A SIX MONTH REVIEW(WITH EXCLUSIONS BY STAFF). MOTION FAILED 3-2. Councilmembers Dietz and Motin opposed. City Engineer Terry Maurer stated that the Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity study would take about six months but that he could have a scope of services to Council in January. He stated that this study has not taken into consideration a second plant. Mayor Klinzing asked about the timeframe for the greenway study. Ms. McPherson stated that the she thought it could be completed by July. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ TO TABLE THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2004. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The Council took a ten minute break at 8:25 p.m.