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City Council Minutes Page 16 July 17,2017 Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. Councilmember Wagner didn't feel this was the right thing for the city to do,noting concerns that any new applications would be halted and one year was too long, and could potentially hurt the school district. Mayor Dietz noted it wouldn't have to be a year-long moratorium. Councilmember Olsen asked what a reasonable time period would be to review the desired uses and boundaries for the Downtown Zoning District. Mr. Carlton stated a discussion could come before the Planning Commission in August,before the City Council in September, and changes approved by October or November. Councilmember Westgaard stated there was a reason this zoning district has been kept small and for consistency with the Mississippi Connections Plan. He questioned if the HRA/EDA has taken time to review this property to determine if it fits for a redevelopment property. He stated the appropriate thing to do would be to halt any CUPs at this point. He further stated he didn't feel they should hold the school district hostage for a long period of time. He stated he didn't think the HRA/EDA expressed ideas or interest for desired uses for this building, and if that's the case, then there is no need for a moratorium. Councilmember Ovall stated as a member of the HRA, they discussed the school district property and elected to not pursue the property,noting it was too big of a project with their funds and not directionally consistent with other projects they are working on. He stated as a member of the EDA, they discussed this property and couldn't find any action that would be consistent with their goals to proceed with this property. Mayor Dietz stated if the council agreed to establish a moratorium that it be no longer than 90 days so not to inhibit the school district's ability to sell their property. He indicated this would allow council time to review desired uses as he is concerned something will go in the building the downtown businesses will not appreciate. Mr. Carlton stated a moratorium would allow time to review all approved uses in the Mississippi Connections zoning district plan and time to modify if necessary. Councilmember Ovall asked if 90 days was adequate. Mr. Carlton indicated 90 days is very tight and even 120 days would be close. Mr. Portner stated the Council has the option to have special meetings to review this in a more rapid manner,noting the sensitivity and magnitude of this opportunity. Mayor Dietz noted the moratorium can be lifted NATUREJ