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Mounds View City Council August 11, 2008 Regular Meeting Page 6 C Ayes - 3 Nays - 2(Mueller/Marry) Motion as Amended carried. I. First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 811, an Ordinance Implementing a Franchise Fee on Center Point Energy Natural Gas Operations within the City of Mounds View Mayor Marty said that in light of the City's budget and street and infrastructure reconstruction program he feels that these funds are necessary. Clerk Administrator Ericson said that he has requested feedback from the Chamber. Mayor Marty said that he does not see how some of the obligations planned by the City could be met without this fee. Council Member Mueller said that in the position statement received from the Twin Cities North Chamber they really are saying that the franchise fee is an unfair burden to the cost of doing business in this community. She then said that the franchise fee is the most fair and equitable fee that exists in the city, as it is based on energy consumption. Council Member Mueller said that she feels the franchise fee is a more fair and equitable way of raising revenue rather than the sales tax that some communities are using to help balance budgets. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Introduce Ordinance 811, an Ordinance Implementing a Franchise Fee on Center Point Energy Natural Gas Operations within the City of Mounds View. Finance Director Beer indicated that Center Point has one customer in the City. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. J. First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 812, an Ordinance Implementing a Franchise Fee on Xcel Energy Electric and Natural Gas Operations within the City of Mounds View Mayor Many noted this is the same as the previous item. Finance Director Beer indicated that the City needs to provide 60 days notice to Xcel, which means that this must be approved by the end of September to meet the required deadlines. •