HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2004-35 - Request of Corcoran United Taxpayers RESOLUTION NO. 2004-35
Member Gageby introduced the following Resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE REQUEST OF
CORCORAN UNITED TAXPAYERS
WHEREAS, a citizens committee of Corcoran United Taxpayers(CUT) presented a
Petition to Amend Charter to the Charter Commission in April, 2004; that this matter was
considered by the Charter Commission at its regular meeting of April 12th, 2004; and
WHEREAS, that no member of CUT or the citizens committee appeared at the April
12th Charter Commission meeting and the Petition was returned to the committee members with
explanation as to its deficiencies; that the subject matter was placed on the Charter Commission
agenda for June 21st, 2004; and
WHEREAS, members of CUT approached the city council directly and asked that the
matter be considered by the city; that the subject was placed on the city council agenda for May
13th, 2004; and
WHEREAS, at the May 13th council meeting, the city council considered this matter
and they were advised by counsel (including special bond counsel) as follows:
1. That seeking voter approval for all forms of bonding (borrowing) as
presented by the petitioners conflicts with state law; that the bonding
statutes in Minnesota have preempted this subject and therefore the charter
cannot direct actions in conflict with state statute.
2. That the subjects of comprehensive planning and zoning are preempted by
state law; that these subjects have become a matter of statewide concern
for the sake of uniformity and therefore the charter cannot conflict with
state laws regulating comprehensive planning and zoning.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES:
1. The request by CUT to submit the proposed charter amendments to the
voters is denied.
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Dated: May 13 , 2004. '
Ken Guenthner, Mayor
ATTEST.. .
Sue ergin, Ad •istrator