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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 19, 1994SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 19, 1994 8:00 P.M. Motion by Gary Peterson, second by Bob Ruettimann to appoint William Elrite Secretary Pro-Tem. All ayes Roll Call: Ail present Discussion of language of referendum to build a multi-purpose building for Recreation. The City Manager explained that the State Attorney General had issued an opinion that the City could not place an informal question on the ballot. The city Attorney agreed with the Attorney General's opinion. He suggested that as an alternative the City could conduct another survey. The city Attorney explained that if it was placed on the ballot and approved by the voters, the City could still get out building the facility if it was not financially feasible or if there were other alternatives that could prevent the construction. The Council discussed the alternatives. The Mayor questioned if anyone was opposed to putting this on the ballot now or in the future. No one responded. The Mayor clarified that everyone agreed. Don Jolly stated that he did not feel that the timing was right. Gary Peterson felt we should go for it now, and clarified that there is no need for it to go on the ballot, the Council could just proceed with the building. Motion by Bruce Nawrocki, seconded by Don Jolly to place the following question on the November General Election Ballot: "Shall the City of Columbia Heights spend up to $350,000 towards the construction of a $700,000 multi-purpose recreation center with the balance of the construction costs to be financed through an equal amount of contributions ?" Roi1 call vote: Don Jolly aye Bob Ruettimann nay Bruce Nawrocki aye Gary Peterson nay Joseph Sturdevant aye Motion carried bythe City of Columbia Heights September 19, 1994. Pat Hentges, City Manager reviewed literature with the city Council regarding getting information on the referendum question out to the public. Motion by Bruce Nawrocki and seconded by Joseph Sturdevant to adjourn. Ail ayes Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.