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Charter Commission January 8, 1998 Page 3 Chair Montain stated that the authors of the Charter thought the CIP Five-Year Plan would be a useful tool, and that it is incumbent upon the City to implement or eliminate this process. Commissioner Solfest stated that most cities use a long-range plan. Commissioner Dunn agreed, and Ms. Vaske pointed out that an incentive to using such a plan is that it is a requirement for Star City designation in Minnesota. Commissioner Trehus expressed that a CIP Five-Year Plan sounds valuable, especially in light of the City's ongoing plans for development. Pat Rickaby, a visitor to the meeting, stated that she is a relatively new resident of Lino Lakes and, prior to relocating, she was a member of the Charter Commission of Mounds View where a CIP Five Year Plan was always in place. MOTION by Commissioner Solfest, seconded by Turner, to bypass 1998 and begin in earnest to implement a CIP in 1999. The motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Sullivan stated that his review of the 1998 CIP Five-Year Plan document indicated that it consists primarily of requests for funds with no stated goals. He explained that a CIP program should be only one part of a five-year plan, which should also include a public service program, a revenue program, and capital budget. Commissioner Sullivan suggested that City department heads might be asked to supply budget requests and goals. Commissioner Solfest pointed out that the Charter calls for Council to prepare the City's CIP. Commissioner Sullivan asked who would write proposed plan components. Commissioner Rehbine commented that in this regard Council support would be needed. Commissioner Corson suggested that each department prepare a plan proposal, and Commissioner Turner stated that finalization of the City's Comprehensive Plan would certainly be helpful in determining appropriate CIP Five-Year Plan needs. Ms. Vaske stated that everything included within the Comprehensive Plan could never be incorporated into a single CIP Five-Year Plan; however, as much as possible could be incorporated with additions made each year. Chair Montain thanked Ms. Vaske for the information she provided with respect to this item, and indicated that the Commission would pursue the CIP Five-Year Plan with Council. He reiterated the importance of developing a CIP as a useful tool, or removing that requirement from the Charter. Commissioner Turner suggested that the CIP Five-Year Plan be added to the agenda for a joint meeting with City Council. Commissioner Solfest agreed that Council must be apprised of its obligation by mandate of the Charter to implement such a plan. OLD BUSINESS 3