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Charter Commission April 9, 2009 Page 4 APPROVED 134 Chair Dahl stated she mentioned this idea to Ms. Marty and Ms. Marty indicated she would like 135 to know more about it. 136 137 MOTION by Commissioner Bretoi, seconded by Commissioner Sutherland, to table action on 138 this item until the July 9, 2009, meeting and directing the Communication Committee to prepare 139 a recommendation for consideration by the Charter Commission at its next meeting. Motion 140 carried unanimously. 141 142 C. Report from Commissioner Trehus on the ballot question, newsletter, ballot 143 language and related funding 144 Commissioner Trehus reported that he contacted the State Auditor's office and the Attorney 145 General's office. He stated the State Auditor's office would deal with the question of financing 146 and the ballot language would be dealt with by the County. He stated he spoke with Heidi Holtz 147 148 of the investigative unit of the State Auditor's office and was informed if the State Auditor's 149 office conducts an investigation, there would be no cost to the City for that investigation. He 150 added that Ms. Holtz was unable to give him further detailed information; until an official 151 complaint is filed and investigative work performed, she was unable to provide further comment. 152 153 The Commission discussed reporting financial concerns and what type of concerns the State 154 Auditor will review. 155 156 Commissioner Trehus presented a Statement of Position from the Office of the State Auditor and 157 an excerpt from the State Auditor's website. 158 159 The Commission discussed the ballot language and whether to approach the County. 160 161 Commissioner Drennen stated he felt in the interest of the citizens of Lino Lakes, this is worth 162 pursuing. 163 164 Commissioner Carlson stated he was not opposed to this, but would like to see the flyers and the 165 ballot to review the language. 166 167 Commissioner Sutherland pointed out the Charter Commission has previously reached consensus 168 that it has concerns and the next step is to ask the State Auditor to review the matter. 169 170 Commissioner Bretoi concurred. 171 172 Commissioner Trehus proposed that the communication subcommittee prepare a letter for review 173 by the entire Charter Commission. 174 175 MOTION by Commissioner Bretoi, seconded by Commissioner Sutherland, to prepare a letter to 176 the Office of the State Auditor or other appropriate governmental agency requesting an 177 investigation that includes, but is not limited to, the wording on the ballot and the use of City 178 funds for the City newsletter and other election related items.