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Commissioner Bendtsen commented that if outside expertise is needed, that could be solicited and <br />did not see the need for a non -Ramsey resident to sit on a board or commission. <br />Commissioner Leistico agreed noting that the point of the advisory groups is to have residents <br />providing input to the Council. <br />Commissioner Bendtsen stated that if everyone agrees on the language, it would save time and <br />effort to have the amendment come from the Charter Commission, as the Council could simply <br />py <br />adopt the ordinance unanimously to enact the change. <br />Motion by Commissioner Bendtsen, seconded by Commissioner Deemer, to approve the language <br />amendment for section 2.2 as proposed. <br />Further discussion: City Attorney Knaak provided more details on the path the Commission could <br />choose with its recommendation that would either require the amendment to be placed on the ballot <br />for the voters or allow the Council to adopt the change with a unanimous vote. Commissioner <br />Moore stated that if everyone agrees with the amended language, she would prefer to choose the <br />option that saves time and money, as that would be most cost-effective. Commissioner Leistico <br />agreed that this change should originate in the Charter and because it is non -controversial she <br />agrees with that path forward. <br />Commissioner Bendtsen withdrew the motion. <br />City Administrator Hagen stated that the Commission needs to take action on this tonight and <br />provided clarification on the different paths that could be taken. <br />City Attorney Knaak stated that under the process, the Council has initiated an ordinance for <br />review by the Commission. He provided additional clarification on the actions the Commission <br />could take. <br />City Administrator Hagen commented that it seems there is consensus on the amended language. <br />Motion by Commissioner Bendtsen, seconded by Commissioner Deemer, to table consideration <br />of ordinance #22-26. <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Field, Commissioners Bendtsen, Deemer, Leistico, <br />Jumah, May, Moore and Rusert. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Fuhreck. <br />Motion by Commissioner Leistico, seconded by Commissioner Moore, to recommend amendment <br />of the City Charter, Section 2.2, to prohibit membership on city boards and commissions of non <br />city residents. <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Field, Commissioners Leistico, Moore, Bendtsen, <br />Deemer, Jumah, May, and Rusert. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Fuhreck. <br />Charter Commission/ February 2, 2023 <br />Page 3 of 7 <br />