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Mayor LeTourneau stated that it appears that the process would be stopped if the ordinance is not introduced as that would have impacts on the 2020 budget process. Councilmember Kuzma stated that the road assessment route was tested for five years and the results were not thrilling. He stated that the option at this point is to raise the levy or implement franchise fees. He was concerned that if the process does not move forward, that could cause a special election, which would have additional costs and would delay road projects for another year. He preferred to move the ordinance forward and welcome the debate. Councilmember Riley stated that he recalled having a similar discussion one year ago and noted that he would prefer to keep the process moving and introduce the ordinance. Councilmember Heinrich stated that she was not a part of the discussions one year ago and therefore requires more new information, which is why she values the study results. She stated that she would not be opposed to continuing to use assessments. Councilmember Musgrove asked for input on the process for an ordinance to pass with a five - member Council. She asked if the ordinance would need to go before the Charter Commission. City Administrator Ulrich explained the process, noting that any action to pass an ordinance would require four affirmative votes. He confirmed that the ordinance would not need to go through the Charter Commission. Councilmember Heinrich stated that the Council can go through that process, but if there are not four votes to pass that, the study should still be completed and perhaps a backup plan for continuing assessments in 2020 should be considered. Councilmember Riley noted that a five-year plan is required for assessments; a one-year plan cannot be done. Councilmember Kuzma stated that in order to cover the necessary funds for road improvements in 2020, there would be an eight or nine percent increase in the budget. It was the consensus of the Council to bring forward a draft ordinance. 2.04: Continue Discussion on Outsourcing Ramsey Resident Newsletter No comments. This item will come back to a future worksession. 3. TOPICS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION 3.01: Review Future Topics/ Calendar City Council Work Session / June 25, 2019 Page 6 of 7