Resolution - #00-12-342 - 12/19/2000

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• • Councilmember Hendriksen introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #00 -12 -342 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A BINDING SPECIAL ELECTION ON THE INCLUSION OF DENSITY TRANSITION STANDARDS and WHEREAS, the citizens of Ramsey petitioned for density transition standards; and WHEREAS, an election was held to determine if a requirement for density transition standards should be included in the Ramsey City Charter; and WHEREAS, the citizens overwhelmingly approved the inclusion of the requirement; and WHEREAS, the City has employed consultants to draft an ordinance to implement the charter amendment; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed and modified the draft ordinance; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has taken public input as required by law; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and modified the draft ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council was divided on its passage; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) The City of Ramsey shall, on January 3, 2001, or as soon as permitted by law, hold a binding special election to determine if the density transition ordinance subjected to a vote of the City Council on December 12, 2000, shall be approved. 2) The City of Ramsey shall comply with all special election requirements and shall proceed to hold such an election unless such action is enjoined by a court of competent jurisdiction. 3) If the City of Ramsey is enjoined from holding a binding election on the density transition ordinance by a court of competent jurisdiction the City of Ramsey shall proceed with an advisory election as soon as legally possible. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Connolly, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Councilmember Hendriksen Councilmember Connolly Councilmember Zimmerman