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City Council Meeting Minutes July 27, 2021 Page 7 of 13 Mayor Pro Tern Maloney stated he would not approve the ballot issue without this document of intent to make it clear what this Council is planning and he hopes future Council's will honor this. Public Comments Sherry Sommer, asked if the language could clarify that all other sources of funding would be exhausted before raising property taxes. John Leary, stated that while the Council may not expend City fund to campaign for this item, as individuals the Councilmembers can continue to support this issue in the election season and he urged members to do that. Councilmember Lipton asked that it be clear that other funds than property taxes could be used to pay off this debt. City Manager Balser noted that is addressed in the resolution and any funds can be used to pay off this debt. Councilmember Lipton asked that it be clear in the resolution that, if approved, these funds could be used for other transportation improvements, not just underpasses. Mayor Stolzmann stated the resolution of intent is written to say that the underpasses are the priority but if all six cannot be built for this amount of funding the remaining money could be put towards other types of transportation improvements. Councilmember Leh asked the City Attorney to remind people of what role the Council can take on once the ballot title is set. City Attorney Kelly stated the Council as a whole may not partake any electioneering related to the ballot issue, but as individuals the members of the Council can support or oppose the ballot issue. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Maloney moved to approve the Resolution with an amendment in the priority list moving the Highway 42/Short project from number five to number two; seconded by Councilmember Leh. VOTE: Unanimously approved by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1810, SERIES 2021 — AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING TO THE REGISTERED ELECTORS OF THE CITY AT THE NOVEMBER 2, 2021 REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION A BALLOT ISSUE CONCERNING INCREASES IN CITY DEBT AND PROPERTY TAXES FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING OTHER ACTIONS REGARDING THE CONDUCT OF SUCH ELECTION — 2ND READING, PUBLIC HEARING (advertised Daily Camera 7/18121) Mayor Stolzmann reopened the public hearing.