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Charter Commission October 9, 1997 Page 10 Chair Montain asked if Commissioner Trehus intended for his motion be presented to the public in the form of an advertisement, to which Trehus responded in the affirmative. Commissioner Dunn suggested the word"reconstruction"rather than"repair". Motion carried unanimously. Chair Montain then asked how and when the advertisement should occur. Commissioner Turner suggested a flyer inserted within the newspaper, with the motion on one side and the historical information contained in the proposed Newsletter article on the other. Commissioner Dunn pointed out that a 1/4-page would cost approximately $250. It was agreed that an insert would be less costly. Following additional discussion about cost and placement, a MOTION was made by Commissioner Dunn, seconded by Bening, to appoint a subcommittee to lead the effort to prepare an advertisement for the local newspaper either by way of an insert or a 1/4-page advertisement, whichever is most suitable, with a cost limit of$500; and that this subcommittee be authorized to prepare the language and put the advertisement into the newspaper. Motion carried unanimously. The committee will consist of Commissioners Turner, Trehus, Dahl, and Bernier. Road Reconstruction - Subcommittee- Commissioners Dunn, Sullivan, Trehus, Solfest, and DeMotts (Chair)met on September 13, 1997, at which time it was agreed that a fund would be started. Commissioner DeMotts read the following communication from City Administrator Schumacher with regard to this item: Dear Mr. Dunn: I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and the road committee for all your hard work and persistence on the Lino Lakes road improvement program. As you know, the process for improvements is well under way(feasibility report, public hearing and referendum) and will be completed this November. An important factor in this program is the funding element. I believe the City Council has made a significant statement by allowing future utility franchise fees to remain undesignated which may be used for future road improvement programs. The City Council is also investigating other non-tax revenue sources eligible for road reconstrution. The City Council has only taken preliminary action on the 1998 budget and it will not be finalized until December of this year. Once again,thank you for your assistance in the development and support for the Lino Lakes road improvement program.