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Mounds View City Council Page Eight <br />~egular Meeting May 11, 1992 <br />that there are citizens that are opposed to parking restrictions <br />as the Council heard with the Robert's Off 10 issue. Councilmember <br />Rickaby stated that at an informational meeting residents can only <br />ask questions but would have a better opportunity to voice their <br />opinions at a public hearing. The Council should listen to the <br />residents even if it is material that we don't want to hear. <br />Mayor Linke stated that a public hearing and an informational <br />meeting are the same thing in his opinion. An informational <br />meeting is something that alerts the residents as to what is <br />going on and a public hearing is legally necessary on some issues. <br />Minetor stated that staff could draft the ordinance and have the <br />first reading and schedule the public hearing at the second reading <br />if Council desires. <br />Councilmember Rickaby stated that at an informational meeting the <br />residents don't have an opportunity to comment. <br />.Mayor Linke stated that he always lets people comment and question <br />even if at an informational meeting. Linke stated that he takes the <br />residents comments into consideration when he casts his vote. Linke <br />• believes public hearings are necessary. <br />Councilmember Blanchard stated that she felt this discussion <br />was premature. Blanchard stated that in order to be able to <br />discuss the matter, she would need to read the ordinance first. <br />On May 26 an informational meeting date can be set for two weeks <br />or take whatever action need be taken. Council should wait to <br />see what staff brings in. <br />6. Ric Minetor, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, stated that <br />the consultant on the Surface Water Management Utility was unable <br />to attend this evening's Council Meeting. Minetor stated he would <br />like to reschedule this to another meeting. <br />Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, delivered a brief update on <br />the Storm Water Management Plan. The Plan was reviewed by the <br />consultant. This topic was discussed at the May 4, 1992 work <br />session, however, the material discussed was from 1990. At the June <br />work session Short-Elliott-Hendrickson will bring updated information <br />with regards to the implementation of a budget and financial <br />methods. <br />REPORTS <br />1. Councilmember Rickaby had no report. <br />Councilmember Wuori had no report. <br />Councilmember Quick had no report. <br />