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City Attorney Goodrich replied that there was not a way that he was aware of. Motion by Councilmember Kurak, seconded by Councilmember Hendriksen, to introduce an ordinance to vacate certain excess roadway easements on Bowers Drive NW. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Kurak, Hendriksen, Anderson, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #2: Lions Application for a One-Day 3.2 Beer License City Administrator Norman stated that the Ramsey Lions have applied for a one-day, 3.2 beer license, for a one-day event - Happy Days, the City of Ramsey's community celebration. The sales will take place on the City Hall campus. The celebration is scheduled for Saturday, September 15, 2001. The Lions have provided the necessary documents required. Under City Code, it is a permissible activity to grant a 3.2 beer license to the Ramsey Lions Club. As has been done in the past, City staff is requesting Council waive the $20 license fee. The Lions Club is non-profit and generously gives to the community. Motion by Councilmember Kurak, seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman, to approve the application for the Ramsey Lions Club for a one-day, 3.2 beer licenses for Happy Days, the City of Ramsey community celebration to be held on Saturday, September 15, 2001. The license is for the City Hall campus and they agreed to waive the $20 temporary 3.2 beer license fee. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Kurak, Zimmerman, Anderson, and Hendriksen. Voting No: None. Case #8: Consider Adoption of Resolution Establishing Election Date and Ballot Questions for Various Charter Commission Amendments Prepared by the Charter Commission City Attorney Goodrich stated that the Charter Commission has been reviewing the City Charter and is now preparing various amendments dealing with: 1) Establishing a ward system; 2) Establishing a primary election system; 3) Requiring a majority vote of City Council as opposed to a 4/5th vote requirement for adoption of the Comprehensive Plan; and 4) Increasing the petition requirement from ten percent to twenty percent for initiative and referendum petitions. The Council is obligated under State law to present the proposed amendments for election within 90 days of receipt of the amendments, if no regular general election is scheduled within six months. Therefore, November 6, 2001, is recommended as the election date. In addition, the City Council is given the responsibility of establishing the ballot questions. A resolution was presented to the Council for adoption. The resolution notes that a question has come up regarding State law regarding alphabetically placing candidates on the ballot. Mr. Goodrich explained that State law states that in primary or general elections the name of the candidates should be rotated. The resolution includes the issue as a "Whereas" and Mr. Goodrich City Council/September 11, 2001 Page 14 of 23