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Charter Commission <br /> October 14, 1999 <br /> Page 5 <br /> COMMUNICATION <br /> UPDATE ON CIVIC CENTER OPEN HOUSE & BOOTH ACTIVITY <br /> Acting Chair Sullivan stated the Civic Center open house was held on September 18, 1999. He <br /> stated he ran a Charter booth and distributed information relating to the Charter. <br /> Acting Chair Sullivan continued stating Ms. Turner has developed a letter to be included in <br /> residents welcome packet. She has asked for feedback regarding the letter. <br /> It was determined the Commission would review and discuss the letter at the January 13, 2000, <br /> meeting. <br /> MOTION by Commissioner Dunn, seconded by Commissioner Bening,to table this issue until <br /> the January 13, 2000, meeting, when all members will review and comment on the letter. Motion <br /> carried unanimously. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> WARD SYSTEM <br /> Acting Chair Sullivan noted a committee was formed at the last meeting to gather information on <br /> this issue. <br /> Commissioner Dun stated that data gathering has begun. He added that he felt resistance to the <br /> Ward System at the last meeting, and therefore, did not want to put a lot of time into the project. <br /> He stated he believes the Ward System is a good idea and needs to be dealt with in the near <br /> future. There are many cities that are smaller than Lino Lakes that have a Ward System in place. <br /> Commissioner Dunn continued stating there are five people that need to be appointed to the <br /> Commission. Discussions regarding the effectiveness of a Council Member on the Commission <br /> have been held. He noted that by law the Commission could have four more Council Members <br /> on board. He stated he is having second thoughts about Council Members being on the <br /> Commission. He stated there may not be a point to having a Commission if there are five <br /> Council Members involved. <br /> Commissioner Bening stated he is on the Ward System committee and would like to continue <br /> working on the project. He stated a formal report can be given at the January 13, 2000, meeting. <br /> Commissioner Dunn stated he will continue working on the project. <br /> It was determined that work will continue on the Ward System and a report will be given at the <br /> January 13, 2000, meeting. <br /> 5 <br />