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Charter Commission January 8, 1998 Page 4 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION Chair Montain reminded the group of the substantial success of this issue on the November election ballot. He explained that he had spoken to City Engineer, David Ahrens, who was surprised that the issue passed and is currently involved in design work. Mr. Ahrens is beginning -to develop plans and specifications for bids in March of 1998 with the bulk of actual road improvement completed in the Fall. Chair Montain indicated that the present question is the next phase, which will be an issue for discussion at the joint Commission/Council meeting. Chair Montain further indicated that he received a number of calls from citizens regarding the road reconstruction issue prior to the election. He explained that they had sincere questions regarding this ballot issue, and that he was subsequently pleased with voter support. Commissioner Bening stated that it is Council's responsibility to incorporate road reconstruction into the next CIP Five-Year Plan. Commissioner Dunn expressed agreement. Commissioner Rehbine asked if each phase of road reconstruction would have to go before the voters, to which Chair Montain responded a multiphase plan could be approved by the public. Commissioner Trehus pointed out that negative reference to road reconstruction had been included in previous campaigns for approval of an amended trash handling ordinance. Chair Montain pointed out that, although the Charter is very broad in the issues it encompasses, it doesn't stop road reconstruction. Commissioner Rehbine asked who authorizes funding for campaigns such as that mentioned by Commissioner Trehus. Commissioner DeMotts explained that Score money is used, which is designated for issues related to recycling and/or trash handling. In any event, Chair Montain indicated that this issue will be raised at the upcoming Commission/Council joint meeting. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FIVE-YEAR PLAN Chair Montain reiterated that this matter will be discussed further at the joint meeting. COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Turner reminded the group of previous discussion regarding establishment of subcommittees for the purpose of prioritizing areas of educational need, suggesting that the momentum created by the recent election success provided an excellent opportunity to inform residents of their rights. She also recommended continued improvement of volunteer resident participation, stating that thus far there has not been sufficient response. 4