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• <br />• <br />• <br />Park Board <br />Referendum Meeting <br />January 5, 1998 <br />The January 5, 1998 referendum meeting was called to order at <br />8:38pm by Rick DeGardner. <br />Members present were George Lindy, Paul Montain, Pam Taschuk, <br />Joe Schmidt, and Sharon Lane. Rick DeGardner, Barry Bernstein, <br />and Sandie Wood were present from the Parks and Recreation <br />Department. <br />Rick will continue to work on getting a final figure for <br />dedicated park funds so, the board will be able to decide if <br />they want to put any of the funds towards the cost of doing the <br />referendum. <br />The following items were discussed at this meeting: <br />A. Determine possible referendum date and establish a time line <br />The members talked about whether the vote should be on a <br />Saturday or a weekday. <br />Rick will talk to Jeff Shoenbauer and get his opinion. He <br />will also talk to Marilyn about polling places. Can the <br />locations be changed for a special election. <br />Rick said six weeks before the election an attractive piece <br />of literature should be to sent to the residents homes. He <br />also said it should be put in the June City Newsletter. <br />B. Determine preliminary total referendum amount <br />Rick said that Brian Wessel, Community Development Director, <br />told him that there will be more commercial dollars coming <br />into the city in the next 3 -4 years. <br />The board reviewed the estimated tax impact - general <br />obligation issue form that was included in the packet. <br />After lengthy discussion the board decided the dollar amount <br />for the referendum should be $5M - $6M. <br />C. Review cost estimates <br />No discussion. <br />