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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION -5-- September 2, 2008 <br />APPROVED <br />5 but will pursue with further direction. Mr. Heitke said the numbers he put together indicate some <br />6 basic figures on what the city could be looking at if fees were done in the future. There does not <br />187 seem to be any argument from utilities on three percent. Xcel is interested in getting this settled <br />188 and would accept five but not seven. It was confirmed that a cap would be allowed (such as <br />189 allowing a three percent but only charging one), but the utility companies want it equal across <br />190 the agreements which means the Centennial Gas situation may have to be addressed when that <br />191 agreement terminates in 2012. <br />192 <br />193 Administrator Heitke added that Circle Pines is in the process of instituting an across the board <br />194 three percent franchise fee that will be earmarked for road improvements. <br />195 <br />196 The council expressed interest in the franchise agreements reflecting a one percent fee but <br />197 including a cap (possibly three or five percent). Administrator Heitke also indicated that he is <br />198 attempting to limit the term of the agreements to ten years. He suggested that the city will hear <br />199 from the utilities that they would prefer a meter fee rather than a percentage. It is easier for <br />200 utility administration and it is a fixed addition to the consumer's bill that can be categorized by <br />201 user. There is some movement among cities to that way of charging. <br />202 <br />203 The Administrator indicated that, based on the council's direction, he will come back with <br />204 additional information. <br />205 <br />206 10. Policy/Procedures for Cancellation of Council Meetings — Mayor Bergeson recalled <br />ak 07 that the council agreed that the procedure will be that when there is a question about cancelling a <br />111 08 meeting, the council will be polled and majority rules. <br />209 <br />210 Administrator Heitke presented alternatives for a policy relative to cancelation of meetings. <br />211 <br />212 The council concurred that they prefer alternative two — with no differentiation between work <br />213 sessions and council meetings. If there might be a reason to cancel a meeting, council or staff <br />214 could propose the cancelation, the council will be polled and majority rules. <br />215 <br />216 Administrator Heitke added that he will continue his current practice of monitoring and advising <br />217 the council on possible quorum or diminished attendance (three council members) situations. <br />218 <br />219 11. Liquor Ordinance — City Clerk Bartell noted that the city has a moratorium on the issuance <br />220 of off -sale liquor licenses. The council wanted to review the city's current liquor regulations as <br />221 they relate to off -sale licenses for possible changes. A citizen petition was submitted by two <br />222 store owners requesting additional restrictions (mirroring the City of Blaine's ordinance). Other <br />223 ways of limiting licenses according to the League of Minnesota Cities are through zoning <br />224 restrictions or simply limiting numbers. Cities are allowed considerable authority in establishing <br />225 their local liquor regulations. <br />226 <br />227 Chief Pecchia indicated that he has mixed feelings about any change. From a public safety <br />228 aspect, he is comfortable with the current regulations. <br />•229 <br />
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