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Further discussion: Councilmember Riley commented that the document is not perfect but is a helpful planning tool that continues to evolve each year. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Kuzma, Riley, Menth, and Specht. Voting No: Councilmember Heinrich and Musgrove. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 7.01: Adopt Ordinance #19-15 An Ordinance Amending the Charter by Repealing and Replacing Chapter 4—Nominations and Elections City Attorney Langel reviewed the staff report and recommendation to adopt the Ordinance as drafted by the Charter Commission and City Attorney. Councilmember Specht stated that he appreciates the hard work of the Charter Commission spent on the proposed language. He stated that his concern is with the Council appointing vacancies rather than being elected by the people and therefore he would be opposed. Councilmember Kuzma stated that he was opposed to this at the last meeting. He noted that there was additional discussion during the worksession but does not feel that there has been sufficient time for discussion by the Council and therefore will not support the action. Councilmember Riley stated that he can make a motion to vote but the action would need to be unanimous and it is apparent that will not happen. City Attorney Langel stated that if the consensus of the Council is that there will not be unanimous approval, no action is required, and the action will die due to the statutory time limits. Councilmember Heinrich stated that she would be willing to make the motion which would go to roll call vote. Motion by Councilmember Heinrich, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to waive the City Charter requirement to read the Ordinance aloud and Adopt Ordinance#19-15 Amending the City Charter by Repealing and Replacing Chapter 4—Nominations and Elections. Further discussion: Councilmember Musgrove stated that she will be supporting this action. She noted that she attended meetings of the Charter Commission and the thought is to become more compliant with State law and be less burdensome to taxpayers. She noted that this action could be passed with additional amendment in the future. Mayor LeTourneau agreed that the Charter Commission is doing important work, and anything done with the Charter is important. He stated that he has concern that multiple Councilmembers have concern that there has not been sufficient discussion and would support additional discussion on the topic. He noted that he would be concerned that the decision is based on cost rather than it being the right thing to do. He believed that not passing this motion would be the right decision and could allow additional discussion to ensure that the right choices are made. A roll call vote was performed by the City Administrator: City Council/December 10,2019 Page 8 of 17