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Charter Commission October 9, 1997 Page 5 The only possible omission would be reference to the specific streets. Otherwise, in Commissioner Dunn's opinion, there is a very clear explanation of the intent of this ballot issue. Mr. Ahrens suggested a brief notice clarifying the streets involved, or a map as a supplement to the proposed newspaper article, might be appropriate. Commissioner Bening disagreed with Commissioner Dunn with respect to the presence of a clear link between the Question and the explanatory paragraph. Chair Montain asked if Mr. Ahrens could work with the newspaper to see that the map be published, as suggested earlier. Commissioner Turner clarified that this Question applies only to the first phase of reconstruction, and any subsequent work would have to be voted on by the public again. Commissioner Trehus reiterated concern that passage of this item opens the door for use of public funds for future projects without public vote. Commissioner Lane asked if there will be a second reconstruction phase if this issue does not pass public vote. Mr. Ahrens indicated that he could not answer that question. Commissioner Sullivan passed correspondence to Mr. Ahrens for future discussion, and indicated his interest in the education proposal. Mr. Ahrens stated that he would review the information with Attorney Hawkins. Chair Montain thanked Mr. Ahrens for his appearance. He then acknowledged Kim Sullivan and Dick McCoy, who were visitors to the meeting. OLD BUSINESS Road Reconstruction -Ballot - Chair Montain reiterated the general concern of the Commission regarding Question No. 2 on the upcoming ballot. He stated that his main concern is that this Question is designed to test the Charter; and if it fails, will the failure be due to the issue itself or due to the workings of the Charter. Chair Montain indicated that he recently communicated with Bob Elsenpeter, who asked about Question No. 2. Chair Montain told Mr. Elsenpeter that the Charter had not been tried in approximately 15 years with respect to road reconstruction. He pointed out that the City has a responsibility for and a large investment in its roads, and that the applicable part of the Charter should be tested. Chair Montain also pointed out to Mr. Elsenpeter that failure of the issue would result in close review of that portion of the Charter, and indicated his desire that the public be more involved in the workings of the City government through this process. Commissioner Turner questioned whether or not this is a fair test. Commissioner Dunn asked what a fair test would have been, if this is determined not to be.