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City Clerk Schmidt reviewed the possible amendment to 4.5.6. <br /> Motion by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Field,to recommend amendment of <br /> the City Charter to remove part two of Section 4.5 as presented. <br /> Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Field, Commissioners Moore, Bendtsen, Deemer, <br /> Jumah, Leistico, May, and Rusert. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Fuhreck. <br /> The Commission reviewed the proposed changes for Section 4.5.6. <br /> Motion by Commissioner Leistico, seconded by Commissioner Moore,to recommend amendment <br /> of the City Charter Chapter 4, Section 4.5.6 as proposed. <br /> Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Field, Commissioners Leistico, Moore, Bendtsen, <br /> Deemer, Jumah, May, and Rusert. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Fuhreck. <br /> 5.5 Review Proposed Charter Amendment Brought Forward by Commissioner Bendtsen <br /> Chairperson Field noted that at the last meeting, Commissioner Bendtsen brought forward a <br /> request related to franchise fees and suggested an amendment. He reviewed the motion that was <br /> made at the last meeting. <br /> Commissioner Bendtsen stated that his intent was to prevent franchise fees from being used for <br /> road maintenance. <br /> Commissioner Moore asked how many members would be needed one way or the other for this to <br /> move forward. <br /> Chairperson Field commented that a majority of the members would be needed. He recognized <br /> that there was controversy over the previous use of franchise fees but noted that could become a <br /> shell game of how the funds are ultimately used. <br /> Commissioner Rusert stated that perhaps using the language "the City cannot use a franchise fee" <br /> to prevent that situation from occurring,as that would still allow other entities to charge a franchise <br /> fee if needed. <br /> Chairperson Field referenced the handbook provided by the League of Minnesota Cities and <br /> recommended that the other commissioners read the handbook as well. He noted that in the past <br /> when this had been discussed, they had requested a study to be completed. <br /> Commissioner May stated that a franchise fee would provide a city with the opportunity to raise <br /> revenue. <br /> Commissioner Leistico commented that she believes that the franchise fee is a tool within the <br /> toolbox and did not see the need to limit that. She stated that if someone does not like how their <br /> Charter Commission/February 2,2023 <br /> Page 5 of 7 <br />