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Chairperson Field asked for an analysis of communities that abused debt limits and the effects of <br />this. <br />Commissioner Zaetsch proposed that the City Council discuss the amendment in work session <br />and that it be presented by the Charter Commissioner Chairperson. <br />Chairperson Field stated he would not be comfortable discussing restrictions on the powers of <br />Authorities, but would be willing to discuss limits on debt limit. He requested a presentation on <br />the details on the bonding authority. He would then like another discussion on delegating <br />authority. <br />Commissioner S. Anderson inquired if bonds were issued for Legacy Christina Academy. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill replied that bonds were issued for Bunker Lake <br />Boulevard. <br />Chairperson Field requested a presentation on bonding powers and stated he would review <br />educational opportunities before forwarding anything to City Council. <br />Commissioner S. Anderson asked for examples such as the Municipal Center. <br />Commissioner Zaetsch reviewed the history of the Town Center and PACT Charter School. <br />The Commission Members requested the presence of Finance Director Diana Lund at their next <br />meeting. Chairperson Field suggested a simplified PowerPoint of an hour or so. <br />Commissioner S. Anderson suggested the League of Minnesota Cities to receive education. <br />Commissioner Zaetsch expressed concern that the League of Minnesota Cities is a lobbying <br />entity. <br />Commissioner Deemer noted previous restrictions on the City based on Charter Amendments not <br />requiring an election. A minor change can occur with an affirmative vote of the full City <br />Council. <br />Commissioner Zaetsch suggested that language read that "membership of boards and <br />commissions shall not exceed nine (9) members and shall be Ramsey residents." <br />Chairperson Field asked if the Councilmembers should serve on Authorities. <br />The Commission set the following future agenda items: <br />1) Presentation on issue of bonding functions <br />2) Presentation of Tax Increment Financing <br />a) Examples of effectiveness in other communities <br />3) What restrictions does the Charter have on restricting authorities <br />Charter Commission/ July 13, 2016 <br />Page 7 of 8 <br />