Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 10/20/1983

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I I Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairman Heitman, Commissioners Sieber, Buchanan, Bauerkemper, Lichter, Gamec and Titterud. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Data and Greenberg. I I I I I I The Commission recessed at 11:03 p.m. Chairman Heitman called the meeting back to order at 11:16 p.m. Commissioner Bauerkemper stated that she would like to discuss Chapter 2. Chairman Heitman stated that he would like to discuss Chapter 8. Commissioner Gamec stated that Chapter 8 should be handled the same as Chapter 7, submit it to City Staff for review. Discussion ensued regarding Section 8.04.01 and whether or not there can be two majorities when dealing with a petition, counter-petition and counter counter-petition. There is some consensus from Commission that there can be; that persons can have a change of mind and sign another petition. Comissioner Lichter suggested deleting the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th line and first word of 8th line on Charter draft page 8-3/2. Commission agreed; one petition required to initiate and one petition to oppose. I I I I I Chairman Heitman stated that he would also obtain the correct phraseology regarding Mr. Dorn's recommendation to refer to 35% of ~rontage property owners abutting proposed improvement in Section 8.04.01 and incorporate it. Comissioner Buchanan referred back to Section 7.10.01 and suggested changing the second sentence to read that no obligations can be entered into until 30 days after the final assessment hearing. Commissioner Lichter suggested that Section 7.10.01 be put on the Commission punch list; what is State law regarding sale and issuance of bonds? It was suggested that the phrase 'to the City' be added after the words 'than 100% of the estimated cost' in the first sentence of Section 8.04.02. Motion by Commissioner Lichter to adjourn the regular meeting of the Charter Commission. Commissioner TitterUd seconded the motion. Motion by Commissioner Buchanan to set the adjournment time at 12:15 a.m. Commissioner Sieber seconded the motion. Commissioner Bauerkemper dismissed herself at this time (12:01 a.m.). Comissioner Buchanan stated that people should have the opportunity to stop a project after they know what the costs are going to-be. ~-~- Discussion ensUed regarding adopting assessments prior to the project and how much cost overrun to allow for. The regular meeting of the Charter Commission adjourned at 12:15 a,m. Respectfu_~lly submitted, Sylvia Frolik Secretary Attachment (I) CC/October 13, 1983 Page 9 of 9