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affect it could have on the City. Ramsey does have to stay competitive if it wants to be a viable community and how you approach public improvements is critical. Ramsey's current ordinance is fair and adequate. Chairman Greenberg stated that the EDC needs a clear understanding of the proposed charter policy prior to recommending Tax Increment Financing to Council. Commissioner Cox stated that the Charter Commission should recognize that we expect them to conducted the Charter Commission the same way they expect the City to operate, If they were to have a true public hearing, the proposed charter should have been published prior to the public hearing for people to review and prepare. Instead, they had a handful of copies available at the hearing. If the Charter Commission is so knowledgeable about what is wrong, they should also know what is right. The EDC should forward a letter to the Charter Commission stating that we expect that Commission to act as responsibly as they expect the City to act - especially if they want to set the rules for this City. The Charter Commission is trying to tell every- body that a charter will solve problems when it is going to ham string our function ability, The public should have 3 or 4 months to review the proposed document before it is put to a vote. Chairman Greenberg suggested it might be best if the EDC Finance subcommittee met with Charter Commission directly. Commissioner Cox replied that whatever the EDC supports and proposes should be documented and the Charter Commission should respond. The Charter Commission is accomplishing their task from one meeting to the next; a question comes up, they make inquiries of surrounding charter cities, report back to the Commission, and go with it. Mr. Schnelle pointed out that much of the proposed charter is modelled after Mounds View and Mounds View is quite far advanced with regards to public improvements; Ramsey is just opening up. Commissioner Cox stated that in addressing financing the Charter Commission should take into consideration it's affect on local aids issue, Tax Increment Financing and funding from State regulatory agencies. The Charter Commission should know the background and ramifications of mandated policies Ramsey is to live within. Motion by Commissionar Cox and seconded by Commissioner Miller to forward a letter to the Ramsey Charter Commission requesting that within 60 days they provide EDC with a response regarding the total financial and development picture and what development requirements would be based on their proposed charter. Further Discussion: Chairman Greenberg stated that he would like this issue to zero in on the affects to Tax Increment Financing. Commissioner Cox and Commissioner Miller withdraw their motion. Mr. Schnelle suggested that the EDC Finance Subcommittee attend the Charter Commission meeting scheduled for October 13, 1983 to explain the concerns. Commissioner Cox replied that he would like to see the Charter Commission's response to EDC in writing. EDC/October 12, 1983 Page 3 of 6