HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-27-1985 Charter Amendment Letter MEMO TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: CLERK-ADMINISTRATOR 11*.�
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DATE: DECEMBER 27 , 1985
SUBJECT: CHARTER AMENDMENT
On May 21 of 1985 a letter was sent from this office to
Charter Commission Chairman Bill Doty , copy attached, which
was copied to you requesting the consideration of the
Charter Commisson for the amendment of the Charter to
reflect revisions to the State Statute regarding the filing
dates for local elective offices.
On December 19 , 1985 the Charter Commission met and
unanimously approved a motion recommending the amendment of
the Charter to comply with these requirements. Attached is
a copy of a letter from Charter Commission Chairman Doty to
the Mayor and Council outlining the action taken by the
Charter Commission.
Finally , attached is a copy of Minnesota Statute 410. 121 ,
Subdivision 7 outlining the requirements of state law with
respect to the amendment of a Charter. Subdivision 7
provides that upon recommendation of the Charter Commission
the City Council may enact a Charter Amendment by ordinance
if adopted by a unanimous vote and preceded by a public
hearing. Also, the charter amendment does not go into
effect until 90 days after its passage and publication
assuming a referendum petition is not received within 60
days after the passage and publication.
Staff would request Council consideration of Ordinance No.
404 amending Chapter 4, Section 4. 02, of the Home Rule
Charter of the City of Mounds View.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff would recommend that the Council
schedule , by Consent Agenda, at your January 13 , 1986
meeting a public hearing for the evening of January 27 ,
1986. Staff would also recommend the unanimous approval of
this charter amendment by the City Council in order that our
Home Rule Charter' s election requirements relating to the
filing for local offices might comply with statutory
requirements.
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