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City Council "Idinutes Page 8 March 21, 2016 8.2 Moratorium on Permitting Permanent Structures in Right -of -Way Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. Mayor Dietz asked if there were any current requests before the city. Attorney Beck stated there has been an 'inquiry but no formal proposal has been submitted. He stated the city needs to get a handle on this type of request. He noted this is a new trend and many cities are starting to deal with the same issues. Moved by Councilmember Westgaard and seconded by Councilmember Olsen to adopt Ordinance 16-05 establishing an interim ordinance (moratorium) on the issuance of street disruption or building permits for permanent structures within the public right-of-way for one year from the date of this ordinance and exempting current franchise holders. Motion carried 4-0. 9.3 Amend Tobacco -Free Parks Policy to include Electronic Cigarette -- Mr. Hecker presented the staff report. Moved by Councilmember Burandt and seconded by Councilmembcr Olsen to amend the Tobacco Free Parks Policy regarding electronic cigarettes as outlined in the staff report. Motion carried 4-0. Council recessed at 8:10 p.m. in order to go into work session. Council reconvened at 8:15 p.m. 9.1 joint Meeting with Heritage Preservation Commission to Discuss Plans for Jackson Street Water Tower Heritage ]'reservation Members Present: Joshua Fox, Debra Mortensen, and Mike Nicholas. Chair Fox called the Heritage, Preservation Commission meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. -Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. Mayor Dietz stated Elk River Municipal Utilities budgeted $90,001 O to paint or demolish the tower. fie liked the idea of including some Elk River history at this site. He noted this may be a good project for Rotary. He further stated he is not sure about the property acquisition. II a t F R [ I a I fN"AURE Rni