Agenda - Council - 08/12/1997 - Laserfiche WebLink

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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I WHEREAS, the City Council is ~e=y~/much concerned about the legality of the Amendment, its ~ffecJ~ on the City's planning process and most importantly its ~g~ble adverse impact on the property owners of the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that through its Comprehensive Plan, its current residential development moratorium and by adoption of appropriate official zoning controls it can better and more equally protect the residential property owners of the City with regard to the rural/urban density issue than will be afforded the residents through adoption of the Charter Amendment; and' WHEREAS, notwithstanding the City Council's significant reservations concerning the legality and wisdom of the Amendment, the city Council, pursuant to Minnesota law is obligated to schedule a special election on the Amendment within 90 days of its presentation to the city Council. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: That the City Administrator is directed to schedule a special City election on the Charter Amendment for September 22, 1997, and the city Administrator is further directed to take all necessary legal actions to notice the election and properly schedule it. $ That the City Council approves the form of the ballot as attached hereto. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: and the following abstained: