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COUNCIL MINUTES September 8, 2008 APPROVED 411 2 The allegation was then challenged by a council member as a serious and unfounded accusation. 133 It was suggested that the allegation of an illegal meeting should be probed, and if it is found to be 134 false, a public apology called for. 135 136 The council continued their discussion of the proposed ballot language. The council announced 137 that they are working with a consultant on a communication plan to get information on the 138 amendment question to the citizens. There will be a special work session on Thursday, 139 September 18 (subsequently changed to Monday, September 22) to discuss that communication 140 plan; the council welcomes public input. The question will be put to the voters -and it will be 141 their decision. 142 143 An independent investigation of the allegation of an illegal meeting was called for. Two council 144 additional members concurred. 145 146 Attorney Bubul suggested a wording change to the ballot language on the floor as follows: 147 148 Should Chapter 8 of the City of Lino Lakes charter be amended to authorize the financing of 149 public improvements with special assessments using the procedures of Minnesota Statutes, 150 Chapter 429 instead of current City Charter procedures that include a city-wide referendum for 151 most improvements? 152 053 The maker and second of the motion concurred with Mr. Bubul's recommendation. 54 155 Motion carried on a voice vote. 156 157 Item 3C had been previously removed from the agenda. 158 159 3D.i. Ordinance No. 12-08 regarding Background Checks, for 2" Reading and 160 passage - City Clerk Bartell reported that the city does background checks on individuals for 161 employment and licensing purposes. The state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is 162 requiring that cities adopt new code language if they would like their police departments to have 163 access to BCA data.. Ordinance No. 12-08 adopts this new language. First reading was 164 approved on August 25 and staff is now recommending approval of second reading, along with 165 authorization for summary publication. 166 167 Council Member O'Donnell moved to dispense with full reading of the ordinance. Council 168 Member Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 169 170 Council Member Stoltz moved to approve the 2nd reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 12-08 171 as presented. Council Member Gallup seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Motion 172 carried as follows: Yeas, 5; Nays none. 173 174 ii. Resolution No. 08-100, authorizing summary publication of Ordinance No. 12-08. � 75 176 Council Member Reinert moved to approve Resolution No. 08-100, as presented. Council -4-