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r <br />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 />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 />