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ACTION CHAPTER 8 OF CITY CHARTER MINNESOTA STATUTES CHAPTER 429 Referendum After petition or resolution: If less than 100% of the cost of the improvement is to be paid for by special assessments, connection charges, "or any outside funding sources other than the City general fund," the Council shall submit the proposed improvement "and its assessment formula" to the voters within 120 days after conclusion of the public hearing. If a majority of those voting on the question are opposed, the Council shall not proceed with the improvement. There is no referendum requirement to order an improvement under Chapter 429. Re -ordering after disallowance. After petition or resolution: When an improvement is "disallowed" under the Charter, the Council shall not vote on the same improvement within one year after the public hearing on that improvement. There is no "disallowance" concept in Chapter 429. Entering contracts After petition or resolution: Contracts shall be entered within one year after adoption of the resolution ordering the improvement, unless a different time limit is specifically stated in the resolution. The Charter does not contain this provision, but Chapter 429 imposes this requirement even where the charter is silent. If bids exceed the cost estimated by engineer at the time of the public hearing by more than 10%, the council may not award the contract. Council may re -bid the improvement one time only. After petition or resolution: Contracts shall be entered within one year after adoption of the resolution ordering the improvement, unless a different time limit is specifically stated in the resolution. A. After petition: There is no express provision limiting the contract amount, except that valid waivers of special assessment appeal rights must state a maximum amount. As a 5