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from the referendum petition. She also described a woman who said, "Sign here to support early childhood education," but in reality was having her sign the Lund Ranch II petition. She reiterated her stance that she was not willing to rescind her vote. Councilmember Olson stated that for the viewers at home who were unable to see a video /audio clip from a public speaker at a previous meeting there was evidence presented to the Council where a paid signature gatherer told a prospective signer that three members of the Council would profit personally from the project because they owned property in Lund Ranch. He wanted viewers at home to know that. He cannot support rescinding the fair decision. He stated that the referendum supporters started the process and knew that it could result in election costs. It should go to a vote of the people and it should happen in June. Mayor Thorne commented that he would like to know where the alleged backroom meetings happened as no decisions were made in secret. He listened and made a few comments that were not committal and the accusations of backroom deals galls him. He confirmed with staff that there were more than ten public hearings on this matter. He supported placing the ballot measure on the ballot to let the people vote. Councilmember Brown stated that Measure PP was the vote and that 18,623 residents voted to support Measure PP. The Oak Grove matter was overwhelmingly referended. When houses in the hillsides come to us we know what happens and it is a very expensive decision. She tried very hard to see if there was a middle ground, however there is no commonality. She is sad and disappointed that we could not make it work with a professional mediator. . MOTION: It was m/s by Narum /Olson to send the ballot measure referending Ordinance 2133 to the voters. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Olson, Narum, Mayor Thorne Noes: Councilmember Brown Absent: Councilmember Pentin The next matter under consideration would be when to conduct the election. Councilmember Olson preferred the June 7th date as a special municipal election consolidated with the primary election. Mayor Thorne seconded this suggestion, even though he is a fiscal conservative and it will cost more money, the community has been divided too many times. He would like to get it behind us. The petitioners collected signatures and the costs are on your shoulders. He did not want to rip the community apart for nine months as the campaigning will start immediately after this meeting. Councilmember Narum commented that we can agree there were divisive actions taken during the signature gathering process and things will probably be divisive with campaigning. Previous Council's spent 12 years on this matter and she thought the Council did a fair job. The petitioners have the right to collect signatures and there are too many other things that are important. She hesitated and went back and forth because of the cost, but if we are going to have election, put it on the June ballot and get a decision up or down and go forward depending on what the decision is. She wished the cost was not what it is. Councilmember Brown stated that she was reading some of the notes and FAA's from the referendum. If the 10% threshold was met, the measure goes to the ballot, otherwise it must be submitted as a new project. She did not gather a lot of signatures however she will support taking it to the ballot as there is a request to wrap it up quickly. She supports taking it to the June ballot. City Council Minutes Page 8 of 10 March 1, 2016