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Mounds View City Council Apri127, 2009 Regular Meeting Page 8 • Member Mueller stated her support for Music in the Park and asked if they have a back up location. Mr. Peterson stated it is a 70-person band so there is no back up location that would work well. Depending on its success, there is a possibility of more frequent events. Council Member Stigney asked who is paying to set up the chairs for the band. Mr. Peterson stated the band has asked for chairs and a PA connection. The YMCA has committed use of the Community Center chairs and to set them up. If needed, volunteers will also assist. Mr. Peterson stated they will ask City staff to assist with clean up. Council Member Stigney asked who will pay for that cost. Mr. Peterson stated they would look to the City or they could ask the sponsor. Mayor Flaherty stated the residential area is 500-700 feet away and asked if a PA system is necessary. Mr. Peterson stated he does not know but will ask the director of the band. Jonathan Thomas, 8040 Groveland Road, explained the PA system is probably needed to speak with the crowd, announce the group, and names of the songs to be played. Mr. Peterson stated they may ask the local cable TV to tape the event for future broadcast. He stated they can provide additional details, once known, before the event is held. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the First Reading of Ordinance 820, an Ordinance Amending Section 611.04 of the City Code Relating to Outdoor Special Events. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. F. Second Reading of Ordinance 819, an Ordinance to Approve an Amendment to Chapter 7, Section 7.03 of the City Charter Relating to Fees. Clerk-Administrator Ericson presented the proposed Ordinance to amend Chapter 7 of the City Charter to clarify fees and which fees are subject to annual increase limitations. It was noted the City Attorney has indicated that the annual reauthorization is a separate act from the franchise and when it expires in 2010 and 2018, it would not require a referendum. Council Member Mueller asked about the Charter Commission's consideration. Charter Chair Jonathan Thomas explained the Charter Commission wanted this section to indicate what was specifically included, costs related to them, and why a fee would be exempt from the cap. He stated this amendment clarifies how the fees are applied and was a significant challenge to draft. Council Member Stigney read a section indicating "...provided by the City that for those applicable" and asked if it could be clarified. Chair Thomas explained the suggested language was taken directly from State Statute and is recommended by the Attorney. Council Member Stigney stated he is uncomfortable leaving the franchise fee open to have a total exclusion for additional amounts. Clerk-Administrator Ericson explained the exclusion is to not put it into a referendum category but the amount it can be increased is still restricted. The change clarifies that it is not a new fee subject to a referendum.