Minutes - Charter Commission - 02/28/1985

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added cost could be passed onto the developer. ~he Commission also discussed the fact, that for a price, the City can eliminate the long lead time of the newsletter and increase it's frequency. Motion by Commissioner Lichter and seconded by Commissioner Heitman to recommend that City Council recommend adding the following section to Charter Chapter 8: 'Section 8.07. When a proposed improvement is petitioned for by 100% of the benefitted property owners, the Council may waive the procedures defined in Section 8.05 of this Charter. However, a public hearing on the improvement must be held, but only a 10 day notice is required after publication in the City's official newspaper.' Further Discussion: Commissioner Buchanan stated that the Charter Commission put a lot of time and effort into the Charter and recommendations for amendments should be given more time for consideration, examination, research and alternatives. Commissioner Gamec stated that this motion will get the recommendation on the floor, but there is still the opportunity for the people to turn the recommendation around. Commissioner Buchanan stated that this recommendations is creating a large loop hole; that all reasons for amending this section are excellent but there also must be some negative reasons not to, which should be explored. Commissioner Buchanan stated that this action could potentially destroying a chapter that the Commission worked so hard to get right. Commissioner Heitman stated that he too worked on the Charter and has now had to work from that Charter as the Mayor and can appreciate some of the problems Mr. Gamec was confronted with. Commissioner heitman stated that a problem has been created which can be solved the recommendation in this motion. Commissioner Lichter stated that he and Commissioner Data are now on the firing line in regards to storm sewer improvements proposed for Watershed District #43 and the change proposed in this motion will not affect their situation. Commissioner Heitman stated that he feels confident that CoF~issioner Greenberg would have no objection to this proposed amendment to the Charter. Commissioner Heitman request a call for vote. Chairman Sieber called for a roll call vote. Commissioner Gamec - Aye. Commissioner Bauerkemper - Aye. Commissioner Lichter - Aye. Commissioner Buchanan - Naye. Commissioner Buchanan stated his reason for a 'naye' vote as this Commission worked on this Charter for over one year and this recommendation was made in haste. Commissioner Heitman stated that he remembers all of the arguments raised when this chapter was written but added that-he now has additional information to work with. Commissioner Buchanan stated that he has serious doubts that Council will adopt this recommendation unanimously. Commissioner Buchanan stated that there were good reasons for writing this chapter the way the Commission February 2~, 1985 Page 4 of 7