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I '1 I i I I i i I i I I I I I I I I Mr. Dorn stated that if the charter is in conflict with the comprehensive plan, the resulting changes would have to be approved by the Metro Council and hopefully a charter would not get involved with planned land use. Commissioner Buchanan, referring to the fact that a charter cannot interfere with on-going projects, stated that a majority of Council could foresee the direction of the charter and push certain projects through prior to the adoption of the charter. Mr. Dorn stated that it was a possibility, that Council can do what they want within the framework of a statutory city. Commissioner Data inquired if charter wasn't more flexible than statutory, that charters are easier to amend. Mr. Dorn stated that he would prefer to address the charter concept at another meeting, that it would take about two hours. Mr. Dorn stated that the only difference between an statutory city and a charter city is a charter, and any bills passed in legislature do not distinguish between charter and statutory cities. Motion by Commissioner Buchanan to retain Mr. Bill Dorn as the legal counsel for Ramsey Charter Commission, and further that Mr. Dorn receive payment for attending the Charter Commission meeting of June 9, 1983. Commissioner Gamec seconded the motion for discussion. Further Discussion: Commissioner Gamec stated that it should be included in the motion that Mr. Dom enter into a contract with the Charter Commission and that contract would specify rates and fees and that Mr. Dom present this contract to the Charter Commission at their meeting on June 23, 1983. Commissioner Buchanan stated that a motion should be passed tonight so that Mr. Dorn will receive payment for this meeting. Mr. Dorn stated that he is will to donate his services at tonights meeting. :~ ~ ~? Commissioner Buchanan withdraws his motion. Motion by Commissioner Buchanan to retain Mr. Bill Dorn as legal counsel for Ramsey Charter Commission, that Mr. Dom present the Charter Commission with a proposed contract containing a fee schedule at the meeting scheduled for June 23, 1983 and that these expenditures not exceed $1500 as mandated by State law. Further Discussion: Mr. Dorn noted that the $1500 is to include the cost~ of framing and printing the charter unless those services are donated by the city. Mr. Dorn recommended including in the contract phrasing to the effect that this engagement is subject to termination at the pleasure of the Charter Commission. Mr. Dorn also noted that no motion is required at this time, that he will present a contract at the next regular meeting and the Commission can act at that time. Motion by Commissioner Buchanan and seconded by Commissioner Sieber to recess. Commissioner Gamec stated that if the Commission business for this meeting is near completion, he would rather continue the meeting and call for adjournment. CC/June 9, 1983 Page 6 of 8