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?24 Council Meeting August 9, 1982 Mr. Stein reported that to the best of his knowledge, this Ordinance meets with both State and Federal regulations. The purpose of the ordinance is to make sure this City's eligibility in the Flood Plain Insurance remains. There were some questions on portions of the requirements which Mr. Stein answered. Mr. Davidson was asked if he had any comments on this ordinance and Mr. Davidson suggested that this City have a topography map made. This would indicate all lands that are suitable for development. He felt the cost could be recovered by selling the information to potential developers. Mr. Reinert asked the cost of preparing such a map and Mr. Davidson felt that it would cost between $6.00/$10.00 per acre. Mr. Schumacher reported that the Task Force was discussing using this same sort of tool. Mr. Reinert asked that this matter not be forgotten. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to adopt the Flood Plain Ordinance No. 88, (The Clerk is to check for the correct number on this Ordinance). Mrs. Elsenpeter noted that the Ordinance should have a declaratory statement at the beginning. The motion was seconded by Mr. Reinert. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Benson closed the public hearing at 7:42 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING - CHARTER AMENDMENTS Mayor Benson opened the Public Hearing on the Charter Amendments at 7:43 P.M. Mr. Hawkins presented the revised copy of the section that had been in question at the last meeting concerned with the limiting of legislative powers to the Council. All members have a copy of the revised statement. Mr. Hawkins pointed out this is the introduction for these amendments. Mr. Reinert moved to introduce the Charter Amendments. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Benson closed the Public Hearing at 7:46 P.M. Mr. Hawkins pointed out these amendments do not become effective for 90 days after adoption. Mrs. Elsenpeter felt that there was some clarification necessary on the Flood Plain Ordinance. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved that a declatory statement be prepared for this • Ordinance, authorize the Clerk to prepare a summary for publication. Mr. Hawkins said this Ordinance cannot become effective for 30 days after adoption. He also pointed out that the Council must approve the summary for publication. Mr. Schumacher pointed out that this is an emergency ordinance. Mrs. Elsenpeter felt that the emergency designation is not necessary. Mr. Marier suggested that letters be sent to the agencies explaining the passage of this ordinance, (Mr. Stein and Mr. L.M. Thomas), explaining the requirements in reference to the City's Charter. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. ATTORNEY's REPORT - BLACK DUCK PROJECT Mr. Hawkins had researched this question and felt that the City can hold a public hearing and increase the rate of interest thus eliminating the necessity of a City wide