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e Mayor Keller stated he did not realize the council would be forced into the role of financial managers. In the next six months, the council should ask to receive the same reports as'the board members of MSI receive. He agrees with Mr. Obie that in the past the service was excellent and comparable in cost to what was provided in comparable cities at higher prices. There are not many alternatives but a reporting process can be developed. Mr. Lieuallen asked Mr. Morgan whether, if the motion passes, the City Manager's Office should be provided with information and be allowed access to records of MSI. Mr. Morgan stated they would provide that information. Roll call vote; motion carried 6:2, with councilors Delay and Lieuallen voting no. Ms. Miller asked when staff would refine and develop the contingency plan. Mr. Henry responded that in a day or two, the short-range plan would be avail- able and also a long-range plan is being developed which will be done by the task force. Data is being prepared for the next meeting. Mr. Delay noted that if the City is serious about considering alternatives, it will take a different level of effort from the present one. Mr. Henry stated that one problem would be to determine the front-end capital. Mr. Henry stated that due to the length of this topic, the last three items on the agenda would be held over. Item IV--BALLOT MEASURE 6--will be moved to the October 27 agenda but in the e meantime, a press conference will be held to get the word out to the public. This measure would be devastating in many ways. Ms. Smith noted that the majority of the council has read the materials since they have had this item place on the past three agendas. She would like for the council to go on record to let the public know how they feel about this measure. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, that the council go on record in opposition to Ballot Measure 6 with further discussion on October 27. Mr. Delay stated he feels that they should have council discussion on this item prior to taking a stand to have the proper impact of the council's actions. Ms. Schue stated that she understands Mr. Delay's request to provide the public with this information, but timing may be a problem. Mr. Lieuallen noted that all of the councilors have looked at the materials and know the effect that it would have. This measure would "gut" local control and empower the State. He suggested that a presentation be made Monday evening. Mr. Delay noted that it might be more effective to have everyone support the motion with an adequate airing of the problems later. Mr. Obie added that previously Measures 6 and 11 failed and the council had not taken an official position. Discussion continued and Ms. Smith withdrew her motion with the consent of Mr. Lieuallen. e . MINUTES--City Council October 22, 1980 Page 10