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7. Staff Report-discussion on establishing a charge for special council meetings� L SCANDIA Staff Report Date of Meeting: February 3, 2016 To: City Council From: Neil Soltis, City Administrator Re: Special meeting charge Background: Based on the recent request from Meisters two Council members followed the process to call a special meeting of the Council to consider the issue. There is an administrative cost to preparing for a special meeting that takes time away from the City's normal cost of business along with the cost of providing written notices to the Council members. Issue: Should there be a charge for special meeting that is called on behalf of one individual or business. Proposal Details: In looking at the fee schedules in other communities, charges have been established ranging up to $750.00 for a Special Council Meeting. Options: 1. Make no change to the City's fee schedule 2. Survey other benchmark communities and discuss results at a future meeting. Recommendation: Option 2