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Elk River City Council January 23, 1995 Page 13 e Gongoll further indicated his opposition to the performance guaranty required in the ordinance amendment. He stated that this would add a financial burden to the developers. Jeff Gongoll stated that the Developer's Agreement and PUD Agreement guarantee the requirements of the landscaping plan. City Planner Steve Ach stated that not every development requires a Developer's Agreement. He further indicated that the landscaping and screening ordinance set the standards so that 011 developers are aware of the City's requirements. Councilmember Farber indicated his objection to the financial guaranty. He indicated that this guaranty adds another burden to the developers. Bob Minton, Planning Commission Representative, indicated that the Planning Commission recommended approval. He further stated that the Planning Commission felt that the underground irrigation was an unnecessary expense. He indicated that the Planning Commission felt it was necessary to odd a requirement that screening of headlights from residential property be attained through the landscaping ordinance. Steve Ach indicated that the underground irrigation is required as a guarantee that the landscaping requirements be maintained. It was suggested that this requirement be left in the ordinance with objective to waive the requirement if the Council so desires. e Councilmember Scheel indicated that she does not like the landscaping and screening ordinance. She indicated that the requirements of the landscaping and screening ordinance add costs to the developers which are passed on to the seller. She further indicated she did not feel the developer needs the City to tell them how to make their property more attractive. She further stated that she felt everyone being required to follow the same requirements would make for a very boring community to have everything the same. She stated she disapproves of the ordinance and felt that the City needs requirements that protect and safeguard the community, but nothing beyond that. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING ORDINANCE, CHANGING THE FINANCIAL GUARANTEE WORDING TO STATE THAT THE FINANCIAL GUARANTEE DOES NOT AFFECT THE AMOUNT OF THE LETTER OF CREDIT. Councilmember Dietz requested the City Attorney to amend the language in the landscaping and screening ordinance pertaining to the Letter of Credit. THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO TABLE THIS ISSUE FOR ONE MORE WEEK. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7.15. Reauest to Consider a Moratorium on all new Multi-Familv Construction - City Planner Steve Ach stated that the Steering Committee is requesting a moratorium on all new multi-family development until the update of the Comprehensive Plan is completed.