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166 Council Meeting March 22, 1982 The Clerk asked what should be the direction of the advertisement - what will the major items to be discussed; Mayor Benson said it would be to assist in the development of a Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance in order to implement the Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Benson asked Mr. McLean to take this information back to the Planning and Zoning. Mrs. Elsenpeter amended her motion to request that all persons submitting their names for appointment to this task force, include their name, address, telephone number and whether the person is resident, business person or a developer. This response to be in writing. Mr. Kulaszewicz seconded. The Amendment carried unanimously. The original motion carried unanimously. ATTORNEY's REPORT Mr. Hawkins reported on the Council's request for his review of the Charter specifically in the area of Initiative and Referendum portion. Mr. Hawkins reported that Section 5.01 is worded giving the people more powers than the State law allows. Mr. Hawkins felt, that even though there is no severability provision in the Charter, the fact that this section is invalid, it does not invalidate the entire Charter. His recommendation to the Council is they make a recommendation to the Charter Commission that they review that section and revise it to have it comply to the Minnesota Statutes by eliminating the provision that deal with Resolutions and measures being subjected to referendums. Mayor Benson asked if there were any questions and Mr. Weible questioned the wording 'measures' - he did not feel this was in the Charter. Mr. Hawkins read it to him from the Charter. Mr. Hawkins went on to discuss the difference between an ordinance and a Resolution and to repeat that this language is too broad. Mr. Hawkins suggested this matter and several other small items that need to be changed be done by mutual agreement, and the changes be adopted by Ordinances. Mr. Schumacher suggested that there be a joint meeting with the Council and the Charter Commission be held once the codification is completed, and go through this together. Public Improvement Financing Policy - Mr. Hawkins discussed this policy with the Council and for the information of the public. This sets forth the manner in which bonding will be provided for developers and the methods of repayment. There are also provisions for the securing of payments. It was suggested this matter be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Board for review and to consider input from the Task Force. Mayor Benson felt that there should be a full Council for consideration of this policy. Mrs. Elsenpeter felt that at the last Council meeting, Mr. Hawkins had been instructed to formulate this material for adoption before the bids are let on the Lakes Add. #7 project. The general consensus of the Council was that that project could be either approved or disapproved regardless of the action taken on this policy. Mr. Schumacher asked for some direction as to what is to be expected of the developer III on the Lakes Add. #7 project - his understanding was the project had been delayed in order for the Attorney to put these documents together and have ready for adoption at this meeting in order for the bids to be considered at the next meeting.