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Charter Commission October 9, 1997 Page 8 Commissioner Trehus expressed concern that if the Question is passed and subsequently changes in the Charter do not take into account its "blanket" nature, the City would then be subjected to Chapter 429. He suggested adding to the motion that approval of Question No. 2 is not authorization for any future road reconstruction of any type. Commissioner Dunn suggested that the $1.9 million be allocated to a specific road improvement plan. Commissioner Bening stated that reference not necessarily be to funds, but to a specific project. Kim Sullivan asked that a resolution be requested rather than a motion, making the action binding. Chair Montain repeated Bening's motion, clarifying "by formal action" by amending the motion to state "to advise the City Council to clarify by resolution that Question No. 2 encompasses only the East Shadow Lake Drive/Black Duck Drive area, and is not blanket for any other road reconstruction. Motion carried unanimously. Chair Montain suggested that this issue be presented at the City Council's next work session, which is scheduled for October 22, 1997, and that it be recommended for the October 27, 1997 Council agenda. Commissioner Trehus asked what can be done if the City Council fails to resolve this issue on October 27. There would not be sufficient time for the Commission to take action between that date and the election. Commissioner Rehbein stated that the Commission cannot take a stand against the ballot. Chair Montain stated that the Commission is seeking only to dissolve any doubt as to the Council's intent. Chair Montain indicated that he will attend the work session. Additionally, Commissioner Dunn stated that he and Commissioner Bening would attend. Prior to that time, Chair Montain will communicate concerns to Staff and notify the City Clerk that this item should be placed on the October 27 City Council agenda. Chair Montain asked for input from the Commission as to what, if anything, the Commission should present to the public with respect to education on this ballot item. Commissioner Turner asked for a slogan that asks the public to vote yes.