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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINLITES FOR SEPTEMBER 14,1998 <br />e <br />i. <br />ie <br />(#7) EXTENSION OF INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT MORATORIUM <br />Moorse reported to Council that additional time is needed to complete its study and consi^ration <br />regarding the types of industrial uses compatible with the City ’s long-term land use plan. The City <br />Council has a scheduled joint work session with the Planning Commission on Wednesday, <br />Sei jmber 23 to address this issue and receive input. <br />Steve White of VCI Capital and Chuck Guerin of Flamingo Wire were present. <br />Mayor Jabbour agreed with staffs outlook on this issue, except he felt the existing ordinance should <br />go back into effect on September 15, 1998. He expressed concern about holding the property <br />hostage. Mayor Jabbour indicated he would vote against extending the moratorium. <br />Kelley disagreed with Mayor Jabbour and felt the City needs time to deal with the issues. Mr. White <br />may be the owner of the property today but he may not be tomorrow. <br />Flint suggested staff continue to pursue the issue aggressively and see what the City should be doing <br />in the area. <br />Mayor Jabbour asked that members of the Council and Planning Commission tour the facility. <br />Moved by Mayor Jabbour, seconded by Goetten, not to renew the Extension of Industrial District <br />Moratorium. Vote: Ayes 3, Nays 2. Kelley and Flint opposed. <br />(*#8) EXTENSION OF ADULT USE MORATORIUM - ORDINANCE NO. 177, 2nd <br />SERIES <br />Moved by Goetten, seconded by Flint, to adopt Ordinance No. 177, 2nd Senes extending the <br />moratorium on adult uses in all commercial and industrial zones. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays . <br />MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br />Mayor Jabbour requested a letter be sent to the United States Power Squadron, thanking them for <br />removing hundreds of empty 55 gallon barrels from Big Island. <br />Goetten questioned where the City is with the noise consultant for the new proposed highway and <br />if it has been approved by MNDOT. <br />Moorse replied MNDOT was looking at the details of the agreement, but hopefully by the end of the <br />week they will have it ready to go.