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. The fourth issue we are beginning to research is Section 8.04 regarding assessments for <br /> infrastructure improvements. The Commission understands that this is a high priority;however,the <br /> possibilities for change to this section are many. We met with staff at the League of Minnesota <br /> Cities and began gathering the legal references that may apply as well as documentation from other <br /> cities. Some guidance from the Council on directions you would be willing to consider, and those <br /> you would not consider would help us better focus our time and considerations in order to find a <br /> resolution more quickly and efficiently. The possibilities the Council could consider include (but are <br /> certainly not limited to): <br /> • Increasing the percentage of residents required to vote down a project <br /> • Removing language limiting reconsideration of projects within one year <br /> • Better defining how to initiate a project <br /> • Introducing language to limit referendums to only assessments over a specified percentage <br /> These are not possibilities being proposed by the Charter Commission at this time. They merely <br /> show the multitude of directions the City could take. Our focus at this time centers around <br /> ascertaining how, and if,the authority granted to residents for both project initiations and referenda <br /> can be better utilized and how to encourage necessary infrastructure development. <br /> The Charter Commission thanks you for your time and attention on these matters and looks forward <br /> to your response. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> . <br /> Jonathan Thomas, Chair Barbara Thomas, Secretary <br /> • <br />