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rN, Charter Commission November 29, 2007 Page 12 DRAFT 481 Commissioner Storberg stated the purpose of the public hearing is to gain citizen input and it 482 provides an opportunity for citizens to object to a project. 483 484 Commissioner Trehus stated he felt the current language does not provide the best option for 485 residents. 486 487 Chair Duffy stated that they are not able to guarantee that every right in every last situation that 488 might come before the City Council is covered under the Charter. 489 490 Commissioner Trehus requested further discussion of a scenario in which the minority wins on a 491 proposed project. 492 493 Chair Duffy called for a point of order and stated the review of the draft amendment has been 494 completed. 495 496 SUBMITTING AMENDMENT TO COUNCIL DISCUSSION 497 498 Commissioner Bor stated it will be important to make a clear and concise presentation to the 499 Council at the work session on December 3ra 500 501 Commissioner Trehus requested clarification of the reason for bringing Ms. Marty to the work .0.0` 502 session on December 3ra 503 504 Chair Duffy stated when the proposed amendment is presented to the City Council, there may be 505 legal questions from the Council that Ms. Marty can answer on behalf of the Charter 506 Commission. 507 508 Commissioner Bor noted that the Charter Commission is proposing that this amendment 509 supersede the advisory commission's proposed amendment. 510 511 Commissioner Trehus stated the timeline shows the amendment will be presented on the 2008 512 general election ballot. He felt if there were questions, there would be ample opportunity to 513 address any questions before the 2008 election. 514 515 Chair Duffy stated the City Council will be given an opportunity to review the Charter 516 amendment over the weekend; it is hoped this will provide for a good dialogue on Monday 517 evening of what the Charter Commission's amendment has to say, with Ms. Marty present. 518 519 MOTION by Commissioner Storberg, seconded by Commissioner Vacha, to have only Chair 520 Duffy and Ms. Marty speak at the December 3rd City Council work session meeting. 521 522 Commissioner Dahl stated this is a public meeting. 523 12