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City Council Minutes September 23, 2002 6.1. Page 4 AND A $10,000 DEDUCTIBLE. COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Open Mike No one appeared for Open Mike. Meeting Schedule - HRA Feedback The meeting schedules of the EDA, HKA and Council were discussed. Councilmember Motin updated the Council on the HRA discussion of this issue. It was the consensus of the Council to set the following meeting schedule for the City Council, EDA and ~ for 2003, provided the EDA and HRA concur with the times scheduled for the EDA and HRA meetings. Second Monday EDA - 5:30 p.m. City Council - 6:30 p.m. Third Monday City Council - 6:30 p.m. Fourth Monday HRA - 5:00 p.m. City Council - 6:30 p.m. Staff Updates There were no staff updates. The Council recessed to the training room for a CIP work session. 2003 Capital Improvement Program Gas Franchise Fee The City Council discussed the issue of a gas franchise fee. Mayor Klinzing indicated that she has heard from her constituents that they are not interested in seeing this type of a tax. She indicated that it is perceived as a hidden tax. Councilmember Kuester indicated that if this type of tax were used, she would want to ensure that there is a specific use for the money such as the pavement replacement program. Council.member Tveite indicated that he is also concerned with the perception of a hidden tax. He further indicated that using this type of a fee for the pavement replacement program would ensure that all entities and property owners are paying their fair share for the pavement replacement program. Councilmember Motto indicated that paying for the pavement replacement program through this type of franchise fee makes more sense than using the general fund. Councilmember Dietz indicated that he is not sure he wants to move forward with the gas franchise fee at this time. It was the consensus of the Council not to pursue the use of a gas franchise fee at this time.