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Council schedules separate Jan. 6 discussion on proposed moratorium; remaining items moved to Jan. 13
Summary
Council members agreed to hold a focused meeting on Jan. 6 to consider a proposed moratorium and shift other agenda items to a later special session, with some members urging delay until a permanent city manager is on board.
After approving the Live Local resolution, the council spent substantial time debating how to handle a proposed moratorium that community members have urged. Mayor Depew said the moratorium is a "really hot topic issue" and proposed a special meeting so the discussion would not be mixed with other council business; several members agreed that separate consideration would better serve residents and the council.
Some council members said they preferred waiting for a permanent city manager to lead the process, while others pressed for prompt action. Council and staff negotiated meeting logistics: the council agreed the Jan. 6 meeting will focus on the moratorium, remaining items scheduled for Jan. 6 will be moved to a Jan. 13 special session (or to another date), and the regular Jan. 27 council meeting will remain on the calendar. The clerk and staff will confirm public notice and advertisement requirements before finalizing agenda items.
