Minutes - Council - 01/01/1998 - 02/10/98

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Mr. Goodrich stated they would look at the clear language. Mr. Hendriksen explained his intent of Section 14.1. He added that when the Planner presented an update on the Comprehensive Plan process, it was stated that there were two plans and both included an expansion of the MUSA. He stated that Council has a planner in their employ who is talking about a MUSA expansion and Council has not yet taken a vote. He suggested, that while Attorney Goodrich's opinion sounds like a defense attorney in that he's giving the opinion Council wants him to have, an unbiased opinion would be that of the Attorney General. He stated that Council has gone to the extraordinary effort to pass laws to overturn the Charter amendments, it would behoove Council to take the time to get the Attorney General's opinion. He suggested sending what Attorney Goodrich has written, along with his (Hendriksen's) opinion. Attorney Goodrich did not feel that this issue demands the Attorney General's opinion. Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman to direct Attorney Goodrich to solicit a second opinion from the Attorney General. Motion died for lack of a second. Councilmember Haas Steffen pointed out that it takes a long time to receive an opinion from the Attorney General's office - maybe a year or more - and she did not want to wait that long. She added that she is not interested in expanding the MUSA line at this time - it's premature to do anything with the MUSA at this time. Attorney Goodrich stated that the Attorney General's office may not even accept the question - they will not give an opinion on every study. Councilmember Haas Steffen suggested that if the legal research directed by Council shows that it would be appropriate for the Attorney General to give an opinion on this issue, that Council will be informed of that. Case #3: Report from Personnel Committee 1) Consider Reappointments to City Commissions Motion by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Haas Steffen to approve the following reappointments: Planning Commission ~ Sharon Jensen and Michael Terry to terms to expire 12/31/01; Park and Recreation Commission - Beth Asfahl, Reid Droegemueller, Steve Ostrum and Michael Rolfe to terms to expire 10/31/01; and the Economic Development Commission - David Kent, Harlan Anderson and Christopher Riley to terms to expire 1/31/02. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Beyer, Haas Steffen, Beahen and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. City Council/February 10, 1998 Page 7 of 9