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policy. Mr. Boos stated that these things have been negotiated. Councilmember Beyer felt that this seems to be forced upon the developers. Zoning Administrator Frolik commented that the reference is to a policy adopted by the Park and Recreation Commission. Councilmember Beyer stated that Council adopts policies, not the Park and Recreation Commission. Mr. Schroeder added that the Park and Recreation Commission has made recommendations or given direction on a particular plat and it is forwarded as a part of the development agreement that is reviewed by Council. It is on the agenda tonight because almost every Councilmember has said they do not remember voting on it. Council has also said "let's talk with the developers" - that has happened. Another meeting with developers will occur. What Mr. Boos is presenting are the items that are not controversial. If City Council has no problem with these and the developers do not, we are asking that you ratify this policy. Councilmember Zimmerman stated it would be perceived by the developers as if we are passing something before they have a chance to meet on it again. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Beyer, Beahen and Peterson. Voting No: None. Case #11: Proposed Charter Amendment City Administrator Schroeder stated that at the April 11, 1995 meeting, there was a request by Ramsey resident Steve Croteau to have Council consider a moratorium on urban development. Council has not taken action upon this request. It is Staff's belief that requests for expenditure of Staff and Attorney time will be forthcoming on this issue. He requested Council direction on whether or not the City Attorney should be available upon request for review of format and constitutionality issues, or only upon specific Council directive. Councilmember Beyer stated she was under the impression that City Attorney Goodrich was to give his opinion on whether Council could vote on the moratorium or not. Mayor Hardin stated that Mr. Goodrich had given his opinion that night at the meeting. He (Hardin) stated that items have gone to different commissions for discussion, and perhaps this one should go to the Charter Commission. Councilmember Peterson stated he is not in favor of offering legal counsel to the residents. City Attorney Goodrich stated he had said an attorney should review the request. In response to that, he received a request to review a charter amendment. The issue is, should the citizen direct me. Mayor Hardin stated we should not be giving carte blanche to someone to have the City Attorney spending hours reviewing this. It should be brought to the Charter Commission. Councilmember Zimmerman stated he has been hearing that Staff is not too cooperative. We need to direct them to see this process through and maybe it should be reviewed by the Charter Commission. Attorney Goodrich stated that the person who submitted the request should take it to the Charter Commission. Terry Hendriksen, 15631 Ramsey Boulevard N.W., Ramsey, stated he thought he heard the City Attorney offer to review the proposed charter amendment. He acted on what he believed to be an offer; he submitted the proposed amendment for the City Attorney's review. He stated that he also faxed a copy to Charter Commission Chairperson Bernie City Council/April 25, 1995 Page 20 of 23