Ender also clarified that the moratorium would not preclude city staff members from speaking to developers, but no applications can be accepted. "But we could still theoretically move forward with things such as annexation, if that were needed, or other approvals because that does not constitute approving a data center. Mayor Mike Ladehoff then warned public commenters to keep their remarks focused on the moratorium itself and not their broader feelings on data centers. Nonetheless, he reiterated that while some commenters may not live anywhere close to a proposed data center, the Shady Oaks project would be in the front, side and backyards for he and 12 of his neighbors. Approved the first reading of ordinance changes regarding weapons, window tint and fireworks to bring city code into compliance with new state laws.