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1. City Charterhis Post Oflic e Box 1997 -1l Kalispell, Montana 59%)3-19 7 - "leleph .. (406) 758-7000 Fax - (406) 758-7758 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?