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Mounds View City Council July 10, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 24 n Councilmember Thomas stated that they can call a special session and that it needs to be moved upon. Councilmember Stigney stated he does not agree with Mayor Marty's suggestion to change it to a majority. He also stated that he believes Subdivision 1 is too loose. Mr. Amundsen explained that Councilmember Stigney is referring to the limits on tax levy increase, which will be limited to the formula of lesser of a maximum 6% or the Consumer Price Index + 3%. Councilmember Stigney stated he believes the numbers should be smaller. Mayor Marty questioned what could go wrong, and that he did read provisions that the Charter could go to a ballot referendum issue. Mr. Amundsen recommended the public come in and request a book from the Council or Charter Commission if they are interested in the Charter. He suggested citizens attend the Charter Commission meetings. Mayor Marty added that the Charter is adding language that tax levies cannot be increased more than the previous years' amount by the lesser of maximum of 6% or Consumer Price Index + 3%. Councilmember Flaherty stated that the Charter has been gone through several times. He stated that the first step is approving the resolution for an amendment. Councilmember Thomas stated that the discussion must include any amendment changes and language does have to be approved at some point. She stated this cannot be a final action without approval of the language. She pointed out that any language will have to be approved by the Charter Commission. Mr. Amundsen stated that the Council cannot make recommendations to change language, the Charter Commission does not have to accept language changes, but the Council has to approve moving the language to the ballot. MOTION/: FLAHERTY. To put this on the ballot, but not specify language. Mayor Marty stated that the Council will re-introduce the resolution at the next meeting. Mayor Marry stated that he withdraws his suggestion of the majority of members voting instead of 4-1. He said he would like it to remain 4-1. Councilmember Gunn asked what happens if Councilmembers are missing. Mayor Many and Councilmember Thomas replied that there is precedent set for when Councilmembers are gone. Councilmember Flaherty WITHDREW HIS MOTION and suggested it be brought back on July . 24.