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Charter Commission February 19, 1998 Page 1 CITY OF LINO LAKES CHARTER COMMISSION DATE : February 19, 1998 TIME STARTED : 8:16 P.M. TIME ENDED : 9:34 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Montain, DeMotts,Dunn,Bernier, Rehbine, Solfest, Corson, Sullivan, Lane, Trehus, Bening,Dahl, and Turner MEMBERS ABSENT : Aldentaler, Kenfield, and Zastrow STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT : Finance Director Mary Vaske,Interim City Administrator Dave Pecchia, and City Engineer Dave Ahrens CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Montain called the special meeting of the Lino Lakes Charter Commission to order at 8:16 p.m. on January 19, 1998. Chair Montain pointed out that copies of that portion of the minutes from the January 8, 1998 Charter Commission meeting containing Mary Vaske's comments were available. APPEARANCES Mr. DeMotts introduced Interim City Administrator Pecchia, City Council Member Lyden, and Mayor Sullivan. Chair Montain expressed appreciation to the members of the City Council and Staff for taking the time to attend this meeting. ROAD RECONSTRUCTION How Charter Worked, 1997 - Mayor Sullivan expressed her desire to know the Charter Commission's sentiments in this regard. Chair Montain explained that the Commission was very pleased and surprised with the overwhelming election turnout, and that the Charter had been effective. He added that there may be a need to simplify some of the wording of the Charter, but that no change is needed with regard to its meaning. Mayor Sullivan asked if there were any extenuating circumstances present in this case resulting in success that might not be present in the event of future road issues. Chair Montain mentioned utilities as a clouding issue, he also indicated concern that additional education of the public might be necessary for them to fully understand the need for their endorsement of these projects. 1