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March 12, 2014 Connie Sutherland, Chair Lino Lakes Charter Commission 889 Main Street Lino Lakes, MN 55014 Dear Chair Sutherland: SENT VIA U.S. MAIL and ELECTRONIC MAIL March 12, 2014 The Lino Lakes City Council has been considering a proposed amendment to the City Charter, Chapter 8 regarding Public Improvements and Special Assessments. The Council's discussion has led to the development of two (2) options for consideration. Following deliberation the Council felt that forwarding both options to the Charter Commission would allow for greater opportunity for the Commission to provide input. Amendment Option 1, Ordinance No 03-14 is generally consistent with the amendment placed before voters in 2012. The following changes have been incorporated: 1. Clarifies language in Section 8.02, subdivisions 2, 3, and 4 regarding benefiting properties to address concems over area assessments. 2. Changes the percentage of signatures needed to require an election from 12% to 5%. 3. Changes the period of time for residents to submit a petition for an election from 30 days to 45 days. 4. Retains language from the current City Charter regarding Assessment for Services with minor technical clarifications. 5. Retains language from the current City Charter regarding Charter exempt areas. Amendment Option 2, Ordinance No. 04-14 Amendment Option 2 provides a different alternative than what was previously considered. The proposed amendment carries forward much of the existing charter process, incorporates components of the 2012 amendment providing consistency with existing state law and provides a specific exemption from election requirements of the charter for street reconstruction projects. 1. Section 8.01, Subd. 1 same as amendment option 1.