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those sources. He stated that his recollection of the discussion at the work session was that the survey would include things other than open space issues. He stated that he feels this is a special interest and does not think the City should be involved in the referendum process. He stated that he wanted to make it clear that he objects to a City financial contribution to this process. Councilmember Look stated that he did not recall that the City Council had asked the Environmental Quality Board to come up with funding options for this survey. He stated that he recalls discussion about whether the residents would giv . riority to open space or a civic center. He stated that the City already had a lot and is not sure the City should find funding sources. He stated that if this u have this on the ballot, that they can, if they get enough signatures. Councilmember Strommen stated that she plans she is on a leadership team for Embrace Open votes on that Board also. She stated that she does to call an official board of the City a special interes City Administrator Ulrich stated that to cla . looking a little broader and ask questions about ballfields. He noted that since the affirmative votes for this item to pass. staff they would be s and how people feel ere will need to be four Councilmember Look stated that a City Attorney Goodrich stated reviewing the possible He stated that he feels this ey is not coming from thin air but by concerned that is being pushed by anyone butthe citizens. would support a broad effort to try to determine what the the topic of open space has been coming up more and more City some answers. Councilmember D d that he is not opposed to open space, but is simply saying that he does not need a study 1. He reiterated that if there is a group of people who want something included on the ballot, they can follow the correct procedure to get it included. City Council / December 11, 2007 Page 23 of 25 -213-