If other cities get control, there will be no local control. This needs to be kept in the context of a city and not a freeway. It was questioned if this is a motion just to file and will Baxter start on the next one. City Attorney Person stated there can't be any action taken because two petitions are not in hand. The City can make a decision action on the petition presented.
Time line is an issue.
Motion carried with Mayor Muehlhausen and Councilmember Wells voting no. East Gull Lake Sewer Extension Councilmember Marana stated it is very important to get the sewer extension from East Gull Lake through Baxter and this fact should be conveyed to Brainerd. Banners She also thanked Rob Moser and Crow Wing Power for putting the City banners up. The moratorium was to be honored until the next County meeting, but it is addressed at this meeting. Councilmember Cross stated the moratorium was on the building permits and he disagrees with this because it stifles the development.