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RESOLUTION 99-60
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
IMPOSING A TWELVE MONTH MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
CURRENCY AND OTHER FINANCIAL SERVICE INSTITUTIONS OR BUSINESSES
WITHIN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights is concerned about the
overall market for new currency and other financial service institutions or businesses within the
City of Columbia Heights; and,
WHEREAS, there are several vacant buildings in Columbia Heights formerly occupied
by financial institutions; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the existing Zoning Ordinance lacks
clarity to adequately address current standards for currency and other financial service
institutions or businesses; and,
WHEREAS, the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance is in the process of being
rewritten; anC~'
WHEREAS, the City Comprehensive Plan is in the process of being updated; and,
WHEREAS, a market analysis will be conducted as part of the Master Redevelopmerit
Plan for Downtown Columbia Heights which will provide the City with information on the
demand for additional/expanded land uses including currency and other financial services in
Columbia Heights.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Columbia Heights City Council
hereby imposes a twelve month moratorium on the establishment of new currency and other
financial service institutions or businesses in Columbia Heights, with said moratorium
commencing and effective the date of adoption of this resolution, and recognizing said twelve
month time period may be shortened by adoption of a resolution of the City Council upon earlier
consideration of findings.
PASSED THIS
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
DAYOF . 1999
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Jo-Anne Student, Council Secretary