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Park Board <br /> Referendum Meeting <br /> January 5, 1998 <br /> The January 5, 1998 referendum meeting was called to order at <br /> 8 : 38pm by Rick DeGardner. <br /> Members present were George Lindy, Paul Montain, Pam Taschuk, <br /> Joe Schmidt, and Sharon Lane. Rick DeGardner, Barry Bernstein, <br /> and Sandie Wood were present from the Parks and Recreation <br /> Department. <br /> Rick will continue to work on getting a final figure for <br /> dedicated park funds so, the board will be able to decide if <br /> they want to put any of the funds towards the cost of doing the <br /> referendum. <br /> The following items were discussed at this meeting: <br /> A. Determine possible referendum date and establish a time line <br /> The members talked about whether the vote should be on a <br /> Saturday or a weekday. <br /> Rick will talk to Jeff Shoenbauer and get his opinion. He <br /> will also talk to Marilyn about polling places . Can the <br /> locations be changed for a special election. <br /> Rick said six weeks before the election an attractive piece <br /> of literature should be to sent to the residents homes . He <br /> also said it should be put in the June City Newsletter. <br /> B. Determine preliminary total referendum amount <br /> Rick said that Brian Wessel, Community Development Director, <br /> told him that there will be more commercial dollars coming <br /> into the city in the next 3-4 years . <br /> The board reviewed the estimated tax impact - general <br /> obligation issue form that was included in the packet . <br /> After lengthy discussion the board decided the dollar amount <br /> for the referendum should be $5M - $6M. <br /> C. Review cost estimates <br /> No discussion. <br />