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6. PUBLIC HEARING 6.01: Public Hearing to Consider Introduction Ordinance #14 -06 Amending Chapter 7 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Ramsey, as it relates to Franchise Fees City Administrator Ulrich stated the purpose of this case is to introduce the ordinance and add language pertaining to a franchise free. This would place limits on the Council's use of a franchise fee, which is not part of the Charter currently. The draft language provided by Council was reviewed by the Charter, and the Charter made changes. These changes would have to be adopted annually. Mayor Strommen closed the regular portion of the City Council meeting at 7:33 p.m. in order to conduct a public hearing. Public Hearing Mayor Strommen called the public hearing to order at 7:33 p.m. Presentation City Administrator Kurt Ulrich reviewed the staff report and recommendation to introduce the ordinance amending Chapter 7 of the City's Charter. Citizen Input Jim Bendtsen, 14131 Junkite St NW, Ramsey, Charter Commission member, stated he missed the meeting where this was passed. He proclaimed he will vote against this since it is too lenient. He said the residents with the least home value will pay the highest amount. Also, this will aid residents that are behind in payment to become later with payment. He suggested this item be added to the ballot this fall, and let the residents vote on it. Motion by Councilmember Backous, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Backous, Riley, Johns, Kuzma, LeToumeau, and Tossey. Voting No: None. The public hearing was closed at 7:35 p.m. Council Business Mayor Strommen called the regular City Council meeting back to order at 7:35 p.m. Councilmember Tossey stated he is wrangling over this Ordinance. He said while he does want restrictions on this Council and future Councils, he is opposed to franchise fees. City Council / June 10, 2014 Page 5 of 13