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Charter Commission April 8, 1999 Page 5 Council Member Bergeson stated he has no problem with the concept of a change coming to the Council for approval. Council Member Dahl stated she is in favor of correcting the typographical and spelling errors. She stated she is not in favor of changing the meaning of the Charter. She stated the Charter works as it is. She advised she would vote no to any change in the meaning. OTHER There being no further business, Chair Montain thanked Council Members Bergeson, Dahl, and Mayor Sullivan for their time and information. He stated that everyone present this evening is trying to make Lino Lakes a better place to live He advised there will be another Joint Council Meeting next year. COMMISSION BUSINESS Chair Montain advised that the Charter Members may continue the meeting now, schedule another meeting before the July, 1999, meeting, or table the rest of the agenda items until the July, 1999, meeting. Commissioner Sullivan noted that a vote should be taken regarding the Charter Language. If the process is discontinued, $400 has been spent. However, a lot has been learned. MOTION by Commissioner Trehus, seconded by Commissioner Sullivan to discontinue the redraft process of Chapter 8 of the Charter. Motion failed with Commissioner Bening, Zastro, Dunn, DeMotts, Kenfield voting no. Commissioner Aldentaler abstained. MOTION by Commissioner Trehus, seconded by Commissioner Lane, to table Items 4A, 4B, 4C, from the regular agenda until the July 8, 1999, meeting. Commissioner Sullivan noted that July will be the last chance for a revision on Chapter 8 to go to the voters this year. Commissioner Kenfield stated the revision does not have to go to the voters this year. More time is needed to review the proposed changes. MOTION carried unanimously. SET DULY 8, 1999 AGENDA Road Reconstruction Five Year Plan Ward System&Term System Charter Language Joint Council Meeting Comments Communication 5