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Charter Commission <br />June 14, 2007 <br />Page 3 <br />DRAFT <br />89 <br />90 Chair Duffy stated that the May 14, 2007 City Council meeting minutes show a timeline for <br />91 ballot questions regarding Shenandoah and West Shadow Lake Drive. She explained that <br />92 Council is moving forward as if it will be on the ballot this fall. She stated that she believes there <br />93 will be only one question on the ballot but is not certain which one it will be. <br />94 <br />95 D. Seal Coating Map — Chair Duffy explained the map and stated that Hawthorne Road has <br />96 been completed. Commissioner Carlson noted that some work has been completed at East <br />97 Shadow Lake Drive as well. Commissioner Bening commented that the map does not include <br />98 streets that were done previously. <br />99 <br />100 E. Charter Communication Plan — The Commission discussed the words and phrasing of <br />101 the letter, in particular, the word "attack" and adding the word "solely" into the sentence <br />102 regarding the City Council's authority to approve road reconstruction projects. Commissioner <br />103 Trehus stated that he revised the letter by making it flow better. He did not make any substantial <br />104 changes to the previous version. Commissioner Carlson pointed out that the letter should not be <br />105 overly negative in an effort to prevent people from turning against the Charter. <br />106 <br />107 MOTION by Commissioner Trehus, seconded by Commissioner Zastrow, to approve the letter <br />108 subject to possible minor alterations as decided upon by officers of the Commission, and <br />.09 submission for publication to the Editorial Section in both newspapers and the City Newsletter. <br />110 <br />111 Commissioner Zastrow withdrew his second. Commissioner Trehus withdrew his motion. <br />112 <br />113 Commissioner Carlson volunteered to be on the Communication Subcommittee. <br />114 <br />115 MOTION by Commissioner Trehus, seconded by Commissioner Zastrow, to table approval of <br />116 the letter until the July meeting. Motion carried unanimously. <br />117 <br />118 Commissioner Trehus suggested putting articles in the City Newsletter with quotes from the <br />119 Charter as well as City Officials. Commissioner Storberg suggested setting a date in October to <br />120 have an open forum where citizens can ask questions of the Charter. <br />121 <br />122 NEW BUSINESS <br />123 <br />124 A. Attorney Charter Review — Chair Duffy stated that there is a discrepancy between the <br />125 intent of Section 8 and what is actually happening. She stated that the difference between <br />126 maintenance and improvements needs to be clarified. She explained that she received two quotes <br />127 from Attorneys to review Section 8 of the City Charter. One quote was for $300 and the other <br />128 was for $3,500. <br />129 <br />130 B. July Meeting Date <br />^l31 <br />3 <br />