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Agenda
Charter Review Committee
December 2, 2004
Council Chambers 1175 East Main
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
I Welcome, call to order.
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Approval of minutes from November 18, 2004.
II Public Forum (15 minutes total, each speaker is limited to 3 minutes)
III Discussion of Issues (60 minutes)
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#a Should the current form of government change from mayor/council to
council/manager? Should the mayor’s veto ability change to a vote?
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#d Should the number of councilors increase??
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#e What provisions should there be for annexations by the City?
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#f Should police and fire remain as separate departments?
VI Action Items/Recap/Items from Committee members (5 minutes)
VII Adjourn (next meeting is Thursday December 16 at 7:00 p.m.)
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At the November 18 committee meeting, staff was asked to keep an on-going list of other
items/issues that the committee might want to consider. In addition, staff was asked to
keep an on-going list of possible guest speakers. This list will be updated as needed.
List of Other Items for Consideration:
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Health benefits and salary for elected officials
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Include periodic review of charter in the charter
List of possible guest speakers:
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Lindsay Berryman
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Lee Tuneberg
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Burke Raymond
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Bill Mansfield
The Charter Review Committee values citizen comment on our work in reviewing
the City Charter.
*The Public Forum is the time to speak to any item related to the Charter NOT on the printed
agenda.
*Agenda items that the public is invited to comment on are listed as “Open for Public Input” on
the agenda.
*A comment offered on an agenda item does not automatically allow the participant to continue
commenting throughout the meeting deliberations.
*Written comments are encouraged and always appreciated.
Please complete a Blue Speaker Request Form and bring it forward to staff.