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Mayor LeTourneau stated that tonight is not a public hearing. He explained that should this <br /> move forward; a notice would be provided for a public hearing on September 10. <br /> Councilmember Riley noted that there are residents present that wanted to speak and he felt that <br /> they should be able to speak. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau stated that he will stand firm as this is not a public hearing. He stated that <br /> residents will be given the opportunity to speak on this topic on September 10th,should this move <br /> forward. He noted that notice would be provided for the public hearing for all residents that <br /> would be interested in speaking on the topic. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Kuzma to order a public hearing for September 10, 2019 to Introduce <br /> Ordinances #19-11 implementing a gas franchise fee on Centerpoint Energy for providing gas <br /> service within the City of Ramsey, #19-12 implementing an electric franchise fee on Connexus <br /> Energy for providing electric service within the City of Ramsey, and #19-13 implementing an <br /> electric franchise fee on the City of Anoka Electric for providing electric service within the City <br /> of Ramsey. <br /> Motion failed for lack of a second. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Musgrove, to table this topic for <br /> a later date. <br /> Further discussion: Mayor LeTourneau stated that he would prefer to follow the path and hold a <br /> public hearing on September 10th. Councilmember Heinrich thanked the residents that came <br /> tonight that were willing to speak publicly for or against franchise fees. Mayor LeTourneau <br /> echoed those comments but noted that he is attempting to be consistent and transparent and <br /> wants to ensure that everyone has a chance to share their voice at a public hearing. <br /> Motion failed. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Riley and Musgrove. Voting No: Mayor <br /> LeTourneau, Councilmembers Heinrich and Kuzma. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma stated that if the franchise fee is not implemented, that will not solve the <br /> topic of road financing. He stated that there could potentially be an increase of 26 percent if the <br /> road financing is added to the budget. <br /> Finance Director Lund stated that if the total road funding were placed on the tax levy there <br /> would be a proposed 26 percent increase, with 18 percent of that related to road funding. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich stated that a possible solution would be to consider September 10th an <br /> open house meeting rather than a public hearing, should that be preferred. He noted that the <br /> public could be invited to an open house/worksession. He stated that there have been three <br /> public open house meetings already, but another meeting of that type could be an option. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau stated that the three public open house meetings that were held were <br /> productive but solid direction was not received from the residents that attended. <br /> City Council/August 12,2019 <br /> Page 8 of 13 <br />