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Charter Commission January 8, 1998 Page 8 Motion carried unanimously. Chair Montain congratulated Caroline Dahl on her election to the City Council. He added that, according to the Charter By Laws, Commissioner Dahl can remain in both positions, on the Charter Commission as well as on the Council. JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL Chair Montain explained that there are two main reasons for this meeting: The first is to bring closure to the road reconstruction issue, and the second to discuss the CIP Five Year Plan. Specifically, Chair Montain raised issues such as Council's proposed schedule with respect to additional road reconstruction phases, and proposed involvement on the part of the Commission. Additionally, Chair Montain pointed out the need to establish annual joint meetings for the purpose of promoting a cooperative relationship between the two groups. The joint meeting will be in the form of a special Commission meeting prior to budget negotiations with Council invited to make appearances. MOTION by Commissioner Turner, seconded by Commissioner Trehus, to send a letter to Council inviting that body to appear at a special Commission meeting,tentatively in February, for the purpose of discussing road reconstruction, the CIP Five Year Plan, and communications. Commissioner Dunn pointed out that there is an urgent need to hold the joint meeting as soon as possible due to budget issues. Commissioner Turner stressed the need for ongoing communications with Council, above and beyond an annual joint meeting. Chair Montain suggested that Council be asked if additional input from the Commission would be desirable. Motion carried unanimously. CHARTER LANGUAGE Chair Montain raised the issue of the Vision/Mission Statement, as well as rewording of the Charter. Commissioner Sullivan stated that he would have the League of Cities review the entire Charter. Commissioner Turner requested proposed options as to how to approach the rewording process. Commissioner Corson offered to assist Commissioner Sullivan with initiating the Charter review. Commissioner Trehus questioned the need to change the Charter language. Chair Montain agreed that recently the Charter has proven to be interpretable, e.g. the recent election; however, 8