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Mounds View City Council Page Six <br /> Regular Meeting November 12, 1991 <br /> Dave Schwartz, NSP, asked if there would be a decision on either of the <br /> ordinances tonight. <br /> Mayor Linke explained that Mounds View is a charter city and that an <br /> ordinance has to have two readings, 14 days apart, and then thirty days <br /> after the ordinance is adopted and published, it becomes effective. Mayor <br /> Linke also stated that there would be a vote tonight. The vote to adopt an <br /> ordinance is a roll call vote. Linke stated that every Councilmember speaks <br /> for himself/herself at that time. Linke further stated that the residents <br /> have an option, that after the first and second reading and before the <br /> ordinance becomcs effective which is a 30 day waiting period, the residents <br /> can bring in a petition and actually have the ordinance put to vote on a <br /> ballot. <br /> Dave Schwartz asked if the Council would debate the options; gas, electric, <br /> or both with regard to the utility franchise? Would there be a portion of <br /> time, such as in the winter, when the residents would not pay this fee? <br /> Mayor Linke responded that the first vote on the ordinance could be <br /> different than the second vote on the ordinance. Linke stated that tonight <br /> the councilmembers would state independently how they feel about each <br /> ordinance and what should be done. <br /> 410 <br /> Jerry Hokanson, 5224 Red Oak Drive, asked how the fee charged to the <br /> residents equates to the franchise fee charged? <br /> Mayor Linke stated that the fee could be anywhere from 0 to 4 percent. <br /> This fee is dependent upon what the Council decides, if decided upon, as the <br /> franchise agreement sets no fee. The amount selected by the Council is the <br /> amount you will be charged on your NSP bill. <br /> Mr. Hokanson asked if these numbers are in comparison to what other cities <br /> are charged. <br /> Mayor Linke stated that state law . .roh' . ' - ."_chagang—an <br /> a. anis ration fee. NSP is merely a collection agency for the City. <br /> Being no further questions or comments, Mayor Linke closed the public <br /> hearing at 7 :59 p.m. <br /> Mayor Linke entertained a motion to approve, table or deny Ordinance No. 497 <br /> Approving the Street Light Utility. <br /> Councilmember Rickaby macde• a motion to deny approval of Ordinance No. 497 <br /> Approving the__Street__Light Utility. This rs--motion-f-ailed mor-lack -Of- a-- <br /> second. <br /> MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Wuori to approve and waive the first <br /> reading of Ordinance No. 497 Approving the Street Light <br /> Utility <br />