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i <br /> and stormwater management and an emphasis on parking and traffic demands are all <br /> critical when developing in these areas. <br /> Subdivisions are taking place in this transition area that will limit the ability of the City to <br /> grow in the future. Land that is essential for economic growth and development is being <br /> subdivided in haphazard and random configurations that, while legal under the current <br /> ordinance, creates a situation where much of our land resource in our critical <br /> development areas will be permanently untapped and underutilized. <br /> A moratorium is a tool commonly used by communities in transition. A moratorium can <br /> be established for any period of time up to 12 months. There are provisions for extending <br /> a moratorium beyond 12 months and, of course, the moratorium can be lifted at any time. <br /> A moratorium is an ordinance, and so variances can be given to the moratorium to allow <br /> critical subdivisions to proceed. <br /> Based on this discussion, the Planning Commission is recommending that the City <br /> Council adopt a 12-month moratorium on all Planned Unit Developments and on any <br /> subdivision within one mile of the TH 371 and County Road 11 intersection. We <br /> anticipate that, if adopted, such a moratorium would be in place for only a few months <br /> while the details in a consolidated ordinance are worked out. To enact a moratorium <br /> requires a majority vote of the City Council and subsequent publishing of the ordinance <br /> in the newspaper. <br /> If you have questions or concerns on the items in this report or any other issues, please do <br /> not hesitate to contact me. You can reach me at 218-828-6820 or by email at <br /> marohn@communityszrowth.com. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> COMMUNITY GROWTH INSTITUTE <br /> Charles Marohn, PE <br /> Pequot Lakes City Planner <br /> Cc: Planning Commission <br /> Dawn Bittner, Zoning Administrator <br />