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City of Lino Lakes <br /> Park Board Referendum Meeting <br /> November 19, 1997 <br /> Why Referendum? <br /> Basic democracy <br /> Paid for people who benefit (if residents move they are done <br /> paying for it) <br /> Parallels the life of the improvement <br /> Convince the Masses : <br /> Process is complex but can be simplified if everyone digs in <br /> Requires strong leadership <br /> Create a Vision: <br /> Establish preferred future <br /> Dream big <br /> Involve others - ask for organization input* - <br /> What would they like to see <br /> Get back to them <br /> Ask - is this what you want? <br /> Ask - can you support? <br /> *Include athletic groups, community organizations, clubs, youth <br /> groups, library groups . <br /> Involve community - get their backing. <br /> 4 Main Factors in a Referendum: <br /> 1 . Content <br /> 2 . Cost <br /> 3 . Timing <br /> 4 . Promotion <br /> Content: <br /> • Criteria based on need and popularity <br /> • Develop projects list <br /> • Develop priorities . <br /> • Design teams - <br /> Visit other communities <br /> See what they like and dislike <br /> Ask them questions <br /> Have someone (as long as they play fair) opposed to the <br /> IO-S, referendum on the team. Listen to what they say, get their <br /> objectives, they can provide a service to the project . <br /> Cost: <br /> 2 <br />