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1��" ��`��":� � �Vlemo Tn: Maynr and CiCy Council From: Chris Miller, Interirr� City Manager G�� Date: Octaber 16, 2�06 Re: Discussion on the City's 2007 Legislative Progra� Date: I 0/16/06 �tem: &. 2007 Legislative Program Introduction Prior to eaGh legislati�e session, t�e City Cauncil is as�ed to ha�d a discussian on whether there ar� issues or ap�ortunities affecting Rosevzlle t�Zat ought to l�e £o�ally cammunica�ed ta �:he State Legislatuxc. Mnst recently, the City successfully requested to �ae included in the State's 2006/�007 Banding Biil to help �ay iar improvements for the OVAL. While tihe next legislative s�ssion �s a few mantl�s away, it is impartanf to begi� speaking with State Of�cials now to; 1) gauge the level af support, and 2) ensure that our interests are represented. it should be noted, tha� the 20�5 S�ate-wide eiections may compiicate our Legislative Program. At �his tirne, it is uncertain who aur State Ofi�'icials �vill be and what co�zttees ihese off cials wzli serve on. This may harnper our a�ility to get a�� early star�. Discussion Items City Staff have prepared r�emQS outlining thf Rose�ille and for wh.ich additional legislatio� aitached, and �nclude t�e following topics: variaus issues a�d ppportunities that impact might be need�d. Copies of t�e memos are 1} Local Optio� �al�$ Tax 2) Inclusion of t1�e (3VAL into the 4�erating Budget of a State Agency (par�ial �'unding) 3) Trans�ortatian Issues 4) Eleciion reforrns At�ach�nent ❑ Attachm�nts A,B, C, and D-� Staff M�mos Final Comments An eventual outcome of this �neetin�, or subsequent meeting, coulct resuIt in the passage of a resalu�ian showin� City suppart a� issues. T�is resolution could th�n be farwaxded �o our legzslative delegatio�, il�e League af MN Czties and athers. Alterna�irre�y, t�� Council cauld pursue direct or indirect lobbying ef�'oarts by Ci�y Staff andlor paid consultants.