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DATE: September 11, 2003
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor Kennedy, City Council Members Jim Atkinson,
Bob Hafferman, Randy Kenyon, Duane Larson, Fred Leistiko, Hank
Olson, Jayson Peters, Ted Poler
FROM: Chris Kukulski, City Manager
SUBJECT: City Charter
The November election that includes the proposed City Charter is quickly approaching.
Attached please find for your review a document we will use during the workshop to begin
discussing the Council's role prior to the election, as well as the activities and leadership that
we would like to encourage and support in the community.
Respectfully submitted,
Chris Kukulski, City Manager
Attachment
Kalispell City Charter - Vote 2003
Vote 2003
• Cuff year election
• Need to pursue strong voter turnout
— Understanding of Charter concept
— Active community interest
— Citizens control their future
• Keep it SIMPLE
How Do We Lead Up To It?
• What role does the City Council have?
— Copies of the Charter available
• Neighborhood meetings and other
speaking opportunities
— Know the Charter inside/out to answer
questions
— Positively guide citizens to vote on
election day
Benefits of Charter Government
1. A Change of Venue from State to Local
2. Limitations on the Powers of City Government
3. Clarification of Roles and Responsibilities
What's Happening Now
• September schedule
— Charter brochures
• Print copies available
Chamber City Hall Water Dept.
Library Other Suggestions??
• On the Website
— Rotary presentation — September 11
— Chamber luncheon — September 16
• Bruce Measure will speak
Other Items
• Other publication opportunities
— Newspaper -City zones (approx. $600)
Quarterly newsletter insert mailed
(approx. $4,100 printing & mail)
• Speaking engagements
— Encourage town meeting
— Groups
1=BIA United Way Lions
FVCC School District 5 Hospital
Banking Who Else?