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e Mr. Boles disagreed with Mr. Rutan's conclusions. He said that the community had indicated that it did not want the service system represented by Strategy C, and further indicated support for a restaurant tax. Regarding the sunset provision suggested in several proposals, Mr. Boles said the provision was a protection for the voters rather than a "carrot." Regarding the "saleability" of the proposal suggested by Mr. Green, Mr. Boles said that a case could be made that each component included in the proposal was necessary to a sustain- able, comprehensive service base. The meeting recessed at 7:05 p.m. and resumed at 7:15 p.m. The council reviewed and ranked the proposals. The proposals receiving the most support on an initial straw poll were 4, 10, 11, and 13. The council examined the remaining proposals for clear themes and agreed that, due to the similarities between proposals 10 and 4, to eliminate Proposal 10 from further discussion while modifying Proposal 4 by the addition of a provision instituting the sunset through a charter amendment. The council cast another series of straw polls indicating councilors' first and second preferences among the remaining three selections. Proposal 4 received a total of 20 points (five first place, one second place, and three third place votes); Proposal 10 received a total 11 points (one first place, two second place, and three third place votes); and Proposal 13 received a total of 19 points (three first place and five second place votes). e The council agreed to drop Proposal 11 from further consideration. Councilors discussed the reasons behind their selections. Mr. MacDonald said his vote in support of Proposal 4 was due to his belief that the community was given a clear signal that action on the library would occur. Mr. Rutan said his support for Proposal 4 was centered around the provision to refer the proposal to the community. He noted his lack of support for the restaurant tax. Ms. Ehrman said that Proposal 13 provided a long-term plan and vision for the service delivery system. She pointed out that the voters would still have control over the timing and cost of service enhancements. Mr. Boles said that he was concerned over the lack of a sunset provision in Proposal 13, and indicated he would continue to have serious reservations about the wisdom of any revenue source if it did not include that provision. Mr. Green indicated his concurrence with Ms. Ehrman's remarks. He said he would consider instituting a sunset if necessary to gain council approval of Proposal 13, but preferred a length of 15 to 20 years rather than 10. Mr. MacDonald pointed out that the institution of a sunset did not preclude the voters from adjusting the sunset at a later date in response to the timing e MINUTES--City Council Work Session September 22, 1992 Page 5 5:30 p.m.