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