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failed by a two-thirds margin. Commissioners said the additional procedures and <br />requirements in Section 8 are necessary because they offer citizens flexibility and control <br />spending. <br />Concerning the 11 miles of roads identified for reconstruction, commissioners said good <br />communication is necessary to pass referendums that may be associated with them in the <br />future. Cooperation between commission & council; reliable estimates; time in plan to <br />communicate to the public. Commissioners spoke of the need for educating the public <br />about the Charter but observed it is difficult in this busy world to get people's attention. <br />The Charter Commission has formed a subcommittee to look into communication issues. <br />Commissioners noted that Lino Lakes residents are very sensitive to increased taxes <br />which has to be considered when determining how to pay for road reconstruction <br />projects. <br />Commissioners said they support the city being maintained and work being done that <br />citizens need and want. In general, commissioners do not support amending the Charter. <br />One would favor a change. <br />-7- <br />