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Charter Commission <br /> April 8, 1999 <br /> Page 2 <br /> ROAD RECONSTRUCTION <br /> Lakes Addition <br /> Mayor Sullivan stated there has been improved communication with the Charter Commission <br /> this year which has been very helpful. She introduced the new City Administrator, Linda Waite <br /> Smith, and Council Members Bergeson and Dahl. <br /> Mayor Sullivan stated the road reconstruction went very smoothly. Citizens recognized the road <br /> needed to be taken care of She stated she has not heard much citizen feedback regarding the <br /> impact on taxes. She added the work itself on the road also went smoothly. <br /> Mayor Sullivan stated that in the long term the City needs to find options for road repair in case <br /> voters do not pass the referendum. She noted the Council put approximately $32,000 in a reserve <br /> fund for road reconstruction. The City will continue to work on a policy for funding road <br /> reconstruction. The City will be establishing a new process. <br /> Council Member Bergeson added that the process of the road reconstruction went well. He <br /> expressed concern regarding the large number of roads within the City that need fixing. There <br /> are more projects and expenses that the City can feasibly put on a ballot and get passed. <br /> Chair Montain suggested a five year road plan that includes the phasing of road projects. <br /> Future <br /> Mayor Sullivan advised that the Council discusses road repair in the financial meetings. The <br /> City Engineer prioritizes a list of the roads that need work. There will be more discussion held <br /> regarding policy. The City needs to be prepared when the taxpayers say no. She stated the City <br /> will always try to put a road reconstruction vote on the ballot during a regular voting year. <br /> Commissioner Dunn suggested the City work off the prioritized road repair list that the past City <br /> Engineer developed. <br /> Mayor Sullivan stated the Council and Charter Commission need to work together. In the past <br /> year the Council has primarily dealt with planning issues, staff changes, and other major changes <br /> within the City. It is the Council's responsibility to address road reconstruction. It is the Charter <br /> Commission's responsibility to ensure the Council does not spend dollars from the General Fund <br /> foolishly. <br /> Commissioner Dunn asked that the Charter Commission receive a report regarding this issue <br /> after the financial meeting is held next week. <br /> Mayor Sullivan stated the Charter Commission will receive a report after the financial meeting. <br /> 2 <br />