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• MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 11, 2004 7:00 o'clock p.m. (Extension of Moratorium, Continued) since the infrastructure is not available to the other properties in this area. James stated in his opinion this type of density should be looked at seriously given the availability of utilities for this lot. Murphy stated the fact that the City has placed a moratorium on this whole process means that the City is not going to wind up suggesting something that Mr. James would not be a part of Murphy stated he has great reservations regarding the high density that has been proposed for this property and other properties in Orono. Murphy commented the moratorium allows the city to look closer at future development of this area. Sansevere inquired what James would like to see happen in order to be kept better in the loop. James stated Gaffron mailed something to his home address notifying him of tonight's meeting. James indicated it is possible the notices in the past have gone to the family in Arkansas, but that he has been informed that they have not received anything from the City. James stated he feels he is being kept better informed by the City. James reiterated that utilities are currently in place for this property. James encouraged the Council to review the project that Rottland constructed in Eden Prairie, which is a very attractive project in his view. James indicated he has changed his design plans for this property based on what he thought the City was envisioning for this property. • White stated as the City goes through this process of the moratorium, Mr. James should be kept notified of the steps the City is taking. White encouraged Mr. James to continue to work with the City in developing this property. White pointed out the property owner typically is notified of any action the City takes that affects a particular property and that the City is not trying to keep anything secret. White indicated the City's work sessions are open to the public and that Mr. James would be kept in the loop concerning this property. Sansevere suggested James also contact the City periodically to see what the status is. 0 White inquired whether there were further public comments regarding this application. Hearing none, White closed the public hearing at 7:39 p.m. Murphy stated he would like to see the City follow the process being recommended by Shardlow. Murphy moved, Sansevere seconded, to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 19,3 d SERIES, an Ordinance Extending an Interim Moratorium Prohibiting the Granting of Preliminary Subdivision Approval, Rezoning, or PUD Approval Within the Moratorium Area as Defined in Ordinance No. 7, Third Series, as Amended by Ordinance No. 8, Third Series. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. CONSENT AGENDA 1. APPROVE/AMEND Items 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 were added to the Consent Agenda. PAGE 5