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e e that people tend to get information only about those issues which directly affect them. He feels that the every four year election process works well to get information out to the community. Holmer said that his neighborhood regularly had 30 to 40 persons in attendance and that it works well around almost all issues. He also said that since the Council is elected it is important to keep in mind the distinction between representing the community on the issue and the "rightness" of an issue, as these are not always the same. He also mentioned his concerns regarding the initiative petition process. He wants to take a look at revising the current ordinance and creating something more realistic. Ehrman noted that the Cle had recently looked at the neighborhood issue and wondered about the staffing level and if the staff should keep the neighborhood groups going. She also said that the Voter's Pamphlet was an information source for the citizens and that she was pleased with the way it had turned out so far. She questioned the use of a survey and would hope that a survey would be used to determine the next issue, as opposed to driving the issues placed before the Council. She felt the survey issue could be referred to the CIC. She liked the idea of the town hall meetings and noted that the one held at Olive Plaza had been very successful in her opinion. She wants to strengthen her contact with the community and feels that face to face contact helps that contact. Green said that he feels it is important for the Council to go to the people, and although the logistics of any event might be difficult, it would be a sign to the community that the Council wants to hear the community. He mentioned that cable access might be used to bring the Council to the community. Schue commented that town hall meetings combined with Council meetings could be an educational process for the community and suggested that a short business meeting could be conducted in conjunction with an issues related meeting. Boles wanted to know if it would be possible to hold Council meetings in the wards on a rotating basis, and noted that it would be good for Councilors to see other wards and other issues. Miller said that if a survey was done it would indicate a high regard for the work the Council does, and noted that the fact that several Councilors have run unopposed is most likely due the fact that the citizens are pleased with the job they have done. He supported the idea of having meetings in different locations, but noted that there may be logistical problems at certain loca- tions. Holmer said that before moving the Council meetings it may be a good idea to survey the area to see if anyone would attend. Schue noted that Gerlinger on the U of 0 was not a good place for a meeting as it was not wheelchair accessible and has insufficient parking. Miller said that he wants to have meetings in different locations because it provides a new perspective on matters. DRAFT COUNCIL GOAL SESSION PAGE 8