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Mounds View City Council August 10, 2009 Regular Meeting Page 3 municipalities had decided to leave the local Convention and Visitor's Bureau (CVB), Visit Minneapolis North (VMN), and join a new CVB that would represent these seven municipalities. She explained how fees are collected to fund the CVB and recommended adoption of the draft resolution to approve the updated Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws to establish the CVB. Council Member Mueller noted Page 5, Incorporator, identifies the name and address for the Coon Rapids City Administrator. Economic Development Specialist Steinmetz explained that person is taking the lead in this matter and it is a formality. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7483, Approving the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws Authorizing the Establishment of and Mounds View's Participation in a new Regional Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Mayor Flaherty explained this action will start the process and not adopt the final By-Laws. Economic Development Specialist Steinmetz concurred and explained that each member City Council would provide input on who serves on the Board of Directors. The actual Board of Directors would finalize the By-Laws. Council Member Mueller noted Page 2, Powers, indicates reasonable compensation will be received for service rendered so a mechanism is in place to keep it under control. Clerk- Administrator Ericson stated each member city shares those concerns, will provide input on the selection of the Directors, and any compensation considered. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. C. First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 825, an Ordinance Implementing a Franchise Fee on Center Point Energy Natural Gas Operations within the City of Mounds View. Finance Director Beer explained the draft ordinance would continue the agreement with Center Point Energy to collect a franchise fee in the amount of 3.75% of its natural gas gross operating revenue for services within Mounds View during the year 2010. Finance Director Beer stated this company serves one Mounds View business and approval will assure consistent consideration with Xcel. It was noted the public hearing and second reading has been scheduled for August 24, 2009. Council Member Mueller stated resident Dan Mueller spoke to this issue earlier tonight. She noted the ordinance is written to collect a 3.75% franchise fee and stated her support to increase that fee to 4%. Finance Director Beer advised that the Charter limits the City's ability to increase fees and, in this case, it would be about 3.85%. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 825, An Ordinance Implementing a Franchise Fee on Center Point Energy Natural Gas Operations within the City of Mounds View, as amended to charge a 3.85% of its natural gas gross operating revenue for services in Mounds View during 2010.