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Acting Mayor LeTourneau stated that there are members of the public that can create strife when they do not have all the information. He believed that the potential timing of the election and the complexity will be a huge distraction. He stated that he would hate for that November date to be the thing that makes this successful/unsuccessful. Councilmember Kuzma stated that if it is not included on the ballot and there is time to get the pros and cons out there, the public would speak and give direction. City Administrator Ulrich stated that if this were going to be on the ballot, it would need to be phrased appropriately and the message would need to be clearly written as well. He agreed that this will be a controversial issue. Councilmember Kuzma suggested that staff bring back some potential language for the Council to review. He stated that, if appropriate, Council could direct staff to continue. City Administrator Ulrich stated that a logistical plan would also be helpful. He noted that currently the City is lacking in communications and administrative staff and perhaps it would be helpful to have WSB assist in preparing some of the materials. Councilmember Riley asked if Acting Mayor LeTourneau would support a special election if he does not want to place it on the ballot in November. Acting Mayor LeTourneau noted that there may be another method without referendum. He stated that if the information can get out to the public and the consensus of the public is supportive, the Council could then make the discussion. He suggested that the topic be tabled and direct staff to prepare bullet points to be brought back for further discussion. He stated that the funding of the road debt is a large concern and the Council wants to continue to look at alternate options to be able to provide the proper level of road maintenance. Councilmember Shryock asked if there should be a special worksession dedicated to just this topic, as it does not feel that there is sufficient time when it is partnered together with other discussion items. She stated that she does not have a problem making the decision as a member of the Council, as long as she feels that is the best choice for road funding. Councilmember Riley stated that there was a lot more discussion that Councilmember Shryock did not hear, which is why she may feel behind in the discussion. He stated that it is probably time to dust off those reports. Councilmember Shryock noted that she could come in on her own time to review the presentation that the other members of the Council received. City Administrator Ulrich noted that a part of the process would be to determine an accurate number of Connexus accounts, which could start sparks. Acting Mayor LeTourneau stated that they would need to have the necessary information to share within the next few months in order to attempt to make this successful. City Council Work Session / May 22, 2018 Page 6 of 8