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JOINT CHARTER COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 1997 the revision to better match the General Election which will result in a cost savings. He asked if the Council will initiate the Phase 2 project. Council Member Kuether stated she has no problem with that. Mayor Landers suggested this topic be scheduled at the next workshop. Chair Montain stated if the Council needs help with educating the public, the Charter Commission has indicated support to assist in that manner. Council Member Kuether suggested a public forum be scheduled prior to the General Election. Chair Montain said this needs to be determined by the Council. Council Member Bergeson stated his support to hold a public informational meeting as a joint meeting of both the Council and Charter Commission. Commissioner Scharpen thanked the Council Members for meeting with the Charter Commission. Chair Montain asked that the Council proceed with this schedule and advise the Charter Commission prior to the next Charter Commission meeting in April. He extended the Charter Commission's appreciation to the Council for meeting with them jointly. Commissioner Dunn cautioned those in attendance about the danger of rumors and quoting out of context figures. FIVE (5) YEAR PLAN Chair Montain commented on the need for a Five Year Plan and that he was told this was part of the natural budgeting process. He explained that he and Commissioner Sullivan were given the impression that the Five Year Plan was being updated. However, now it has been determined that the Five Year Plan was dropped because there have been new and other issues brought up. Chair Montain emphasized the Charter calls for a Five Year Plan with annual updates. Mr. Schumacher inquired regarding the purpose of the Five Year Plan. Chair Montain stated it is to provide direction for long-term planning, rather than going from crisis to crisis. Mr. Schumacher advised the most significant portion of the Five Year Plan is to eliminate "peaks and valleys" in funding and the critical parts are the street plan and the utility plan. Chair Montain restated the need to have a Five Year Plan. Mr. Schumacher explained the portions of the Plan which are available and those that are missing with the CIP. He stated staff will provide the Charter Commission with the information that is available. PAGE 11