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Mounds View City Council Apri124, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 23 Commission meets to discuss this issue, they might bring forward some language they would • prefer, and he had concerns regarding whether or not this Council would deal with that in good faith. Mayor Coughlin advised that this item could not go into effect without the agreement of both parties. City Attorney Long stated this particular footnote does not require the formal vote of the Charter Commission, and pursuant to the discussions with the Charter Commission regarding amendments to the Charter, they preferred not to delete this provision. He advised that the addition of a footnote had come forward as an alternative, and it was the consensus of the Charter Commission to proceed in this manner. He stated there was no specific language at that time, and legal staff was directed to work out language with the Charger Commission Attorney as a courtesy. He reiterated that this item does not require the vote of the Charter Commission, however, the Council could certainly lay the matter over until the Charter Commission has the opportunity to review the language. Julie Olsen, 2663 Lake Court Circle stated there was a discussion pertaining to the City Attorney's recommendation of a possible footnote, which she believed was suggested by the Mayor, and in their response, the Charter Commission indicated they felt that because of the manner in which the Charter was written, and because the motion had already been passed at the Council level, this would be sufficient. She explained that they had no problem or issue in this regard, however, they certainly would have an issue if there was any reason to question the wording of the footnote, however, they did not feel this was necessary. She stated if the Council desired courtesy input from the Commission, that would be acceptable, and if the Council desired to move forward, that would also be acceptable. Ms. Olsen stated with regard to the three Charter amendments that were directed to the Council earlier in the evening, she was pleased that they were approved, particularly in light of the urgency to move forward in this regard, however, this action was supposed to be made by a vote of all members of the Charter Commission, therefore, she would request the City Attorney examine this to determine whether or not the amendments have actually been made. She stated she did not believe these items could proceed as amendments to the Charter without the vote of all of the Charter Commission members. Mayor Coughlin advised that direction must come from the Chair and not from the Floor. He requested City Attorney Long speak to this issue. City Attorney Long stated these ordinances require the unanimous vote of the Council, however, he was uncertain if there were any further requirements, therefore, he would research the matter, and if there are further requirements, these items would be brought back before the Council Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. • Council Member uick in uired if there was another issue Cit Attorne Lon would be Q q Y Y g researching for the Council.