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A� city of BRIGHTON the city that works for you Council Worksession January 14, 2014 5:00 pm Present: Mayor Dave Jacobsen Councilmember Gina Bauman Councilmember Mary Burg Councilmember Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Brian Strub Absent: None Staff in Attendance: Dean Lotter, Sandy Breuer, Grant Wyffels, Janice Gundlach Guests in Attendance: Discussion Regarding Assistant Director Of Parks And Recreation. Manger Lotter reported that the Council has requested staff look at the organizational structure of the Park & Recreation Department. Director Breuer gave an overview of the current staffing levels at the New Brighton Community Center. Councilmember Burg stated that this may be an opportunity to look at reassigning some responsibilities formerly performed by the Assistant Director; possibly allowing for hiring a City Forester. Councilmember Bauman agreed that it is a good opportunity to review the needs of the department. Manager Lotter reported that the Parks Department has experienced reorganization in the recent past. Mayor Jacobsen stated that he does not feel qualified to determine the needs of the department, noting that those decisions are best made by those directly involved. Councilmember Strub noted that 2013 was a good year for the Parks Department, and would recommend staffing accordingly. Director Breuer agreed to come back in the future to discuss the Forester position if the council would like. Discussion Regarding Shoreline District Ordinance. Planning Coordinator Janice Gundlach reported that in July of 2013 the Council was advised of a situation where an inquiry was made by a prospective buyer of a lakeshore home regarding shoreland setback requirements. The City does not currently have a shoreland ordinance. Gundlach reported that if the City does nothing, the DNR does not currently have the resources to take enforcement action. Gundlach stated that staff will prepare an ordinance with the minimum regulations required from the DNR and work with the Planning Commission on the review and public hearing process. It was agreed that it would be beneficial to have a shoreline ordinance in place for the residents of New Brighton. Discussion Regarding Belair Excavating- Rezone, Comp Plan, Environmental Overlay Planning Coordinator Janice Gundlach reported that Belair Excavating recently acquired a substantial amount of vacant land from the federal government. It is still somewhat unclear which parcels were acquired, but the acquisition involves excess railroad property of at least 22 acres. This area currently is not zoned. To ensure staff has the appropriate amount of time to complete this work in advance of Belair submitting application, the City Attorney has advised that the City consider a moratorium. The moratorium would prevent anyone from making land use application to develop the land until the City has concluded study of how it should be zoned and completed the necessary zoning and guide plan changes. Staff anticipates this can be completed in six months. Staff will prepare a moratorium Resolution for Council consideration at the regular meeting on January 28, 2014. The work session adjourned at 6:30 pm.