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employee who experienced the same type of behavior from certain Councilmembers and the same citizen group, some may say this letter is about sour grapes. I am writing today, not as a former employee, but as a citizen of Ramsey. The concept of transition "zoning" has been a point of discussion for some time in the City and it really came to the forefront with a charter amendment that was approved in a special election. This change was made by fewer than 4% of the registered voters, hardly a mandate as some Councilmembers have stated. If people were provided with factual information rather than alarmist examples they may react in a solution- orientated manner rather than oppose something based on fear. An ordinance was recently drafted and processed through the Planning Commission and City Council. At the Council level, the motion to amend the zoning ordinance failed 3-2. Mr. Terry Hendriksen was on the losing end of the motion and he doesn't like to lose. Mr. Hendriksen asked that the City Attorney be authorized to review a petition for a charter amendment if one were submitted for consideration. He undoubtedly asked the question because he has learned that the language he drafted and that was passed is, in the opinion of legal experts in a position to know, not constitutional. At the Council meeting on December 19, 2000, Mr. Hendriksen asked that the ordinance be added to the agenda for reconsideration and following another failed vote he produced a resolution that was new information to at least two of the other voting members. Mr. Goodrich said th~at Hendriksen had consulted with him on the resolution but Mr. Goodrich had not review--/- Goodrich stated he did not believe that the process outlined by Mr. Hendriksen5-''j adopt an ordinance. The Council voted 3-2 to call a special elecCi~ irresponsible Council behavior. If the City indeed moves to a~'-~ $10,000 - $20,000 and the process and ordinance is foun5t/ Hendriksen for the election and legal costs? In my matter and has used the City's resources to furtb,,~ how much billing from Mr. Goodrich is att~" and on all matters. ! would have hop~ in a better group dynamic with.-" ~ were shocking considerip'~ seemed unrelated to" each other and meetings." APPROVE AGEIX, Councihnember Hend~ Councih'nember Hendriks #3 of the closed session. City Attorney Goodrich notea Councilmember Hendriksen inqt closed session regarding the Kura} City