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I <br /> <br /> Mr. James Norman <br />I December 21, 2000 <br /> Page Two <br /> <br />I authority to adopt and amend a zoning ordinance, consequently, rests with the <br /> "governing body," which is the city council, an~l not with the voters. The city <br />I. council only amend a zoning ordinance with a two-thirds vote. It is clear <br /> may <br />· that the proposed resolution is an effort to circumvent the requirements of <br /> Minnesota law. The fact that the Ramsey City Charter may authorize special <br />I elections is of no consequence. <br /> <br />i I am requesting that you forward this letter to the Mayor and members of the <br /> Ramsey City Council for. consideration. I am also requesting that you forward <br /> this letter to legal counsel for the City. I am confident that your attorney will <br />I reach the same conclusion that I have regarding" the legality of the special <br /> election. Please understand that if the Council declines to cancel the special <br /> election, that I will seek immediate appropriate relief in the District Court. <br />I ank you for your attention to this matter. <br /> <br /> Ps'"t <br /> cc: Ben Deemer <br /> <br />-331- <br /> <br /> <br />