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City Council Meeting Minutes November 1, 2022 Page 6of8 David Spriggs, associated with the current land use application, stated that changing the rules mid process affects the willingness of the people to do business in Louisville. He stated this feels targeted at one specific application. He understands the need to be a steward of the environment but does not think things should be imposed on others. He asked for the moratorium to not effect current applications. MOTION: Councilmember Fahey proposed approval of the emergency ordinance but striking the word building permit from section 2 to allow the existing application to move forward. Councilmember Dickinson seconded. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney stated he would like to have a longer conversation about this so we can determine the appropriate number of gas stations to have in town. He would like to see more public process and discussion. Councilmember Brown stated we have heard from residents that they don't want more gas stations and he supports this pause to allow more conversation. Mayor Stolzmann stated she supports the motion so the application in process can continue while allowing Council to have a broader conversation. It will need to be added to the 2023 work plan to fit it in with other work. Councilmember Leh he is concerned about process and that climate action could be used as a reason for an emergency ordinance on any topic. He is concerned this process could become the rule rather than the exception in our governing. Mayor Stolzmann stated she does not feel emergency ordinances will become the norm. Rather, moratoria are often done by emergency ordinance as a way to allow for a pause to have further discussion. Mayor Stolzmann closed the public hearing. VOTE: Motion passed to approve the ordinance as amended by a 5-2 vote with Mayor Pro Tem Maloney and Councilmember Leh voting no. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION — PROPOSED 2023 CITY OF LOUISVILLE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA Deputy City Manager Davis stated the legislative agenda serves as a guiding document for the City's engagement in legislative affairs prior to and during the legislative session. It is used to inform state legislators of our policy priorities and serves as a roadmap for engagement in legislative activities and a guide to engagement with state associations, regional groups, and other partners. Staff uses the prior year's legislative agenda as a starting point and then identifies relevant issues from the community, City Council, and City departments. It reflects