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Mounds View City Council Page Twelve Regular Meeting September 14, 19 110 Mayor Linke stated that because of a conflict with family and children he was unable to make the first scheduled meeting. Mayor Linke commented that Councilmember Rickaby made a choice to attend the EQTF Meeting instead of the budget work session. Linke further stated that when one is not in attendance at budget meetings their voice is not heard. Councilpersons are elected to give input to the Council on behalf of the residents they represent. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Blanchard to adopt Resolution No. 4284 which sets the public hearing on the Proposed 1993 Budget and the Proposed 1993 Property Tax Levy for 6:00 p.m. on December 9, 1992 and should a --continuance be_necessary talater date it could be reconvened at 6:00 p.m. on December 16, 1992. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried E. , F. , G. Samantha Orduno, City Administrator reviewed Staff Reports 92-378C, 92-379C and 92-380C regarding an Electrical Energy Franchise, a Gas Energy Franchise and the Implementa- tion of a Franchise Fee on Gas and Electric Utilities. Orduno stated that information and concerns expressed by representatives from the business community and residents initiated additional discussions regarding the rate structure of the franchise fee. Due to continued discussions on these issues (which are a part of the franchise agreement) it was• staff's recommendation that further consideration of the ordinances approving an electric energy franchise, a gas energy franchise and implementation of a franchise fee on gas and electric utilities by tabled to the September 28, 1992 Council Meeting. MOTION/SECOND: Linke/Quick to table Ordinance Nos. 517 • Approving an Electric Energy Franchise, 518 Approving a Gas Energy Franchise and 519 Approving a Franchise Fee on Gas .and Electric Utilities to September 28, 1992 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion-Carried H. Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, reviewed Staff Report No. 92- 381C regarding the approval of legal services for the Charter Commission at a Total Expenditure Not to Exceed $4, 500. Orduno explained that the Charter Commission is scheduled to meet on September 23 , 1992 at 7:30 p.m. to consider updating the City Charter to bring it into compliance with State Law. Due to the complexity of the project, the Charter Commission Chair has requested that the City Council approve the services of an attorney to review the Charter and advise the Commission on revisions. Orduno stated that David Kennedy, of the law firm of Holmes and Graven (the law firm of the City Attorney) has been recommended as one of the top Charter legal consultants in the metro area. His per hour fee is $110. It is • estimated that the total project time will be 30-40 hours.