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WS — Item 2 <br />WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT <br />Work Session Item 2 <br />Date: October 6, 2008 <br />To: City Council <br />From: Mary Alice Divine <br />Re: Charter Amendment Communication Plan <br />Background <br />At a special work session on September 22 the city council reviewed options with Chris <br />Deets, the communications consultant, for communicating information regarding the <br />charter amendment ballot question. It was determined that Mr. Deets would create a <br />special edition of the city newsletter with the goal of educating the citizens about the <br />charter change. The newsletter is expected to be printed and mailed to residents by <br />October 16. Council determined that they would review the contents at tonight's work <br />session. <br />It was also discussed that in the event that the ballot question did not pass, an exit poll <br />would be conducted to determine voters' knowledge of, and opinions about, changing the <br />city charter. <br />Requested Council Direction <br />Council is requested to review and approve a final draft so that it can go to the printer by <br />October 9. <br />Attachment(s) <br />Draft Newsletter will be presented at the work session. <br />1 <br />