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adopted at the same meeting as the public hearing. This would not prevent the city council from delaying the <br />adoption to implement public input into the final budget should input be received. <br />The last area staff has considered proposing a change is related to the city newsletter. The charter requires six <br />newsletters a year at regular intervals. We publish bi-monthly newsletters, with the first being issued in January. <br />The newsletter is mailed to each parcel within the city limits, with extras available at City Hall. The annual <br />budget is approximately $63,000 for the six newsletters. In addition to the newsletter, staff also prepares two <br />recycling -related newsletters throughout the year that are mailed to every property. Staff considered <br />recommending only electronic versions of the newsletter be produced. However, we recognize that many residents <br />prefer a physical copy. Staff would like input on whether the Charter Commission feels reducing the number of <br />newsletters to four per year would suffice. The newsletters would generally follow the seasons of the year and <br />still allow for important budget information to be published prior to final budget and levy adoption. If the desire <br />is to remain at six per year, no amendment to this section of the charter is required. <br />Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives: <br />With an amendment proposed by the Charter Commission, the City Council may amend the charter by <br />ordinance Within one month of receiving a recommendation to amend, the City must publish notice of a public <br />hearing of the proposal. Within one month of the public hearing, the City Council must vote on the proposed <br />charter amendment. If approved unanimously, the ordinance goes into effect 90 days after passage subject to no <br />petition being submitted by voters forcing a referendum. <br />Alternative 1: Approve the ordinance as presented with direction on the number of newsletters per year. <br />Alternative 2: Approve the ordinance with desired modifications. <br />Alternative 3: Provide direction on amendments, but table to a subsequent Charter Commission meeting for <br />further discussion. <br />Alternative 4: Do nothing, leaving the charter as it is today. <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends adoption of Ordinance #25-02, with final direction on the number of newsletters each year. <br />Outcome/Action: <br />Motion to adopt Ordinance #25-02. <br />Ord. #25-02 Charter Amendments <br />Full Charter with Proposed Changes <br />Attachments <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Brian Hagen Brian Hagen 12/12/2024 12:26 PM <br />Form Started By: Brian Hagen Started On: 12/12/2024 11:15 AM <br />Final Approval Date: 12/12/2024 <br />