Agenda - Charter Commission - 04/14/1997 - 1996 Annual Report

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Writer's Direct Line: (612) 783-5132 April 14 , 1997 The Honorable Gary Meyer Chief Judge Tenth Judicial District Wright County Courthouse 10 Second Street NW - Room 201 Elk River, MN 55330 RE : Ramsey City Charter Commission Annual Report Dear Judge Meyer: In accordance with Minnesota Statute Section 410 . 05, the following is an annual report reflecting the activities of the City of Ramsey Charter Commission during 1996 . The Commission met on the following dates : February 1, 1996 April 18 , 1996 July 18 , 1996 October 10, 1996 During 1996 , the Charter Commission continued its ongoing study in review of various charter provisions . Areas of particular concern and attention were utility extension policy and election issues . The Charter Commission submitted a proposal to the voters at the general election recommending that the Mayor' s term be lengthened from 2 years to 4 years commencing with the election in the year 2000 . That amendment passed. An organization which calls itself the Ramsey Resident' s For Responsible Government proposed an amendment by petition which in accordance with statutory requirements was placed on the ballot at a special election. The proposed amendment resulted from a major political controversy relative to utility extension and on development patterns in the City.