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Councilmember Olson stated that she would support a survey focused on open space. Councilmember Jeffrey stated that he would not oppose the survey as long as it doesn't guarantee that the City goes for a referendum on open space. Councilmember Elvig stated that he would like to see the survey questions before it is sentout. . Councilmember Dehen reiterated that he was opposed to conducting a survey. Councilmember Look stated tnat he would support reside on the ballot, but not a survey. He stated that if t Cit questions to the 1997 survey so there could be co etition for a referendum survey and has similar d support that. City Administrator Ulrich stated that he will ge a look at them. '1 can take Assistant City Administrator Nelson stated that conducted an open space survey and their reason wa noted that, for example, they wanted to know . . important to residents. She stated that the to pay for these priorities, which then he being approved. e City of Blaine when they . . es among residents. She open space was more residents were willing allot that has a chance of Councilmember Dehen asked wh Council. this and not involve the City Mayor Gamec stated that fo nue efforts to obtain grant money to pay for a ing the possible questions to the City Council for Management Organization (LRRWMO) Joint Powers could be postponed to a future agenda due to time constraints. City Engineer Ja ted that this Joint Powers Agreement (JP A) had an expiration date of January 1,2005, howe the LRRWMO was not aware of this and continued to act and exercise its powers and duties. He stated that the LRRMWO would like to extend its JP A from January 1, 2005 to 2015 and also ratify the decisions it made during the interim period when the JP A was . not in place. City Council Work Session / November 20, 2007 Page 7 of9 -211-