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August 27, 1984 285 negotiation to resolve the jurisdiction question. Mr. Hawkins reminded the Council that the cost of further negotiation should be taken into account when making further decisions regarding Ash Street (costs such as engineering and legal fees). Mr. Mel Smith and three other persons affected by the Ash Street situ- ation were present in the audience and voicedtheir concern in coming to some decision, particularly before winter (even if just a temporary solution). Mr. Smith thanked the Council for their work done so far. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to request Mr. Schumacher coordinate further negotiations with Ramsey County, Anoka County, Mr. Marier and anyone else Mr. Schumacher felt should attend, this meeting to take place by the end of next week. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING - CHARTER AMENDMENT - ORDINANCE 84 -07 Mayor Benson opened the public hearing regarding Ordinance 84 -07 at 7:40 P.M. Mr. Schumacher explained the Ordinance amends the Charter as follows: 1) includes connection charges as a means of assessment, 2) waives 60 -day waiting period if a project is 100% petitioned, 3) allows for a rebid one time if the first bid exceed engineer's estimate by over 10 %. No one appeared to speak for or against the amendment. Mr. Marier moved to close the public hearing and accept the first reading of Ordinance 84 -07. Mr. Kulaszewicz seconded the motion. Motion carried. CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 07 - 84 An Ordinance amending the Lino Lakes Home Rule Charter by allowing a more efficient process for improvement projects which are 100 percent (100 %) petitioned and establishing a procedure when a proposed contract exceeds the estimated cost by more than ten percent (10 %). Section 1. Chapter 8, Section 9.08, Subdivision 2 of the Lino Lakes Home Rule Charter is amended to read as follows: Regardless of the provisions in subdivision 1 of this section, when less than 100 percent (100 %) of the estimated cost of the proposed improvement is to be paid for by special assessments, or connection charges, the Council shall within 120 days after the conclusion of the public hearing, submit the proposed local improvement and its assessment formula to the voters of the City. If no election is scheduled during such 120 -day period, the Council shall schedule a special election by which said improvement and its associated assessment formula can be submitted to the City's voters. If a majority of those voting on said improvement and its associated assessment formula are opposed, the Council shall not proceed with the local improvement as proposed. Section 8. Chapter 8, Section 8.04, Subdivision 3 of the Lino Lakes Home Rule Charter is amended to read as follows: