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e further review and refinement of the entire strategy package. Mr. Rutan suggested that the council consider establishing a revenue task team to develop a proposal that, within a short time frame, addresses the concerns raised by councilors. Mr. Boles anticipated that review of the decisions in the step of the process labeled "Implementation/Time" would set the context for the type of effort suggested by Mr. Rutan. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Ms. Bascom, to refer a general obligation bond for fire construction to the voters at the March 1993 election. Mr. Miller questioned the timing of the referral. He supported a November referral due to the length of time that it took to construct the facilities and the community need. Mr. Robinette said that the council needed to resolve the issue of how to fund operations prior to constructing a fire station. In addition, Mr. Robinette believed that there will be several revenue measures on the November ballot. Mr. Boles anticipated that further review of the strategy could lead to adjustment of that date. The motion passed unanimously, 8:0. Mr. Boles moved, seconded by Mr. Nicholson, to adopt the proposed mix of corporate and personal income taxes with a ten- year sunset by council ordinance. e Mr. Green said that he supported the motion, but questioned the inclusion of a ten-year sunset. Mr. Boles said he was not in favor of any revenue source that does not require a periodic review and community checkpoint. He said that the sunset provided such a checkpoint, and constituted the extent of the bind the council could put on future councils. Ms. Ehrman said she understood the need for periodic review but questioned the availability of other substitute revenue sources in the future. Further, Ms. Ehrman raised the issue of sustainabi1ity. She said that such a sunset would create a crisis for the organization in ten years. The motion passed, 6:2. The council agreed to revisit the components of the final strategy at its August 17 meeting, and to discuss the implementation process for the strategy. The council briefly discussed the formation of a revenue task force. Mr. Rutan indicated his willingness to serve on such a task force. The council agreed to discuss the task force proposal at its meeting of August 17. Responding to a question from Mr. Green, Mr. Gleason indicated that he would be prepared to discuss the ramifications of the council strategy at the meeting of Wednesday, August 19. e MINUTES--City Council Work Session August 13, 1992 Page 11 5:30 p.m.