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n <br />Charter Commission <br />September 10, 2008 <br />Page 2 <br />45 <br />46 Commissioner Storberg suggested that the commission look into creating lawn signs that state <br />47 the website address. Commissioner Carlson stated he will investigate costs of lawn signs. <br />48 <br />49 Commissioner Lyden asked the commission about placing ads in local newspapers to direct <br />50 citizens to the website. Acting Chair Dahl asked Commissioner Lyden to look into ad costs. <br />51 <br />52 The next meeting of the Communication Subcommittee would be decided after this evening's <br />53 Commission meeting. <br />54 <br />55 B. 2008 Budget Update <br />56 Acting Chair Dahl reviewed the 2008 budget update. As of August 25, 2008, there were no <br />57 outstanding bills pending for payment. <br />58 <br />59 NEW BUSINESS <br />60 <br />61 A. Petition to repeal Chapter 8 <br />62 Acting Chair Dahl informed the committee that the citizens petition to repeal Chapter 8 of the <br />63 charter was recertified on September 5, 2008 and that language to that point will be on the ballot <br />64 in November. <br />65 <br />66 MOTION by Commissioner Bretoi, seconded by Commissioner Carlson, to have the Charter <br />67 Commission's attorney investigate that proper procedure was followed by city staff in certifying <br />68 the petition to repeal Chapter 8. <br />69 <br />70 Motion carries with Commissioners Vacha and Storberg voting no. <br />71 <br />72 B. Ballot Language <br />73 At the September 8th meeting, the City Council decided what language would be placed on the <br />74 ballot from the petition. Commissioner Gunderson noted that the Council crafted language <br />75 which includes notice to voters that Chapter 429 would replace the referendum process. <br />76 <br />77 C. Resignation <br />78 Acting Chair Dahl presented a letter from Chair Cori Duffy resigning from the Commission <br />79 effective immediately. <br />80 <br />81 MOTION by Commissioner Zastrow, seconded by Carlson, to accept the resignation of Chair <br />82 Cori Duffy. Motion carries unanimously. <br />83 <br />84 Acting Chair Dahl stated that Cori Duffy worked extremely hard and did a good job for the <br />85 Commission, making many sacrifices with the time and effort she put into her duties as Chair. <br />86 All Commissioners present agreed. <br />87 <br />88 The next meeting of the Charter Commission will be Thursday, October 9, 2008 at 6:30pm. <br />