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Charter Commission July 12, 2001 Page 4 Use of General Fund Dollars for Road Reconstruction—Chair Sullivan advised that at the Joint Meeting with the City Council this issue was discussed. The question was asked if the City can set aside a fund outside of the General Fund for road reconstruction. The City Administrator did refer that question to the City Attorney but misunderstood the question. He advised he will confer with the City Attorney again for an answer. Commissioner Montain stated he believes there are funds outside of the General Fund to start a road reconstruction fund. If the funds in that account grow it could be used for street projects without going to the voters. Commissioner Carlson stated the Charter could still be maintained by having reserve funds for streets. The project could still go to the voters but the funds would already be set aside for the project. REPORT OF COMMITTEES Clerk/Treasurer Amendment Commissioners Benin an -hus —Chair Sullivan advised Commissioner Bening and Trehus are not present this eve < , T roposals relating to this issue were previously given. Commissioner Trehus has dic ed tha a believes the City Attorney only gave his opinion on Commissioner Benin oposal. Commissioner Trehus would like an opinion on his proposal. An opini from th , gue of Minnesota Cities has already been given. He referred to the letter from : I '.. At mey regarding this issue. Commissioner Trehus has asked the Commission f re ' on. Commissioner Zastrow stated he belie should be left as is. Commissioner Montain indicate a ag Y Commissioner Zastrow. The term is dated but it should be left as is until other s in t Charter are changed. The term may be confusing but the City is not out of compliant Commissioner Carlson stated the Charter should be changed but the City is not required to do so. He referred to the letter from Mr. Addicks regarding this issue noting Mr. Addicks did state that if the Charter is changed,the term should state"clerk'. Commissioner Dahl stated she believes the Charter should be left as is. Commissioner S. Lane stated she agrees with Commissioner Dahl. Chair Sullivan stated he would still like Commissioner Trehus and Bening to come forward with a recommendation. He stated he will obtain an opinion from the City Attorney on Commissioner Trehus's option. Commissioner Carlson suggested when the option is sent back, determine if the City Attorney failed to look at that option. 4