HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 07-31 CHCMMINUTES OF July 31, 2008
BROOKLYN CENTER
CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING
Called to order by Chairman Stan Leino at 7:01 PM.
Roll Call: Secretary Gary Brown called roll; Gary Brown, Stan Leino, Harold Middleton, Ed Nelson,
Eileen Oslund, Richard Phillips, Bruce Lund, and Mary Nierengarten were present.
Excused Absence: Gail Ebert
Minutes: Motion by Nierengarten seconded by Middleton to approve minutes of May 22 and July 10
as drafted. Passed unanimously 8 -0.
Old Business
Chairman Leino updated commission on status of proposed charter amendment. Primary election
expected to be held on September 9, 2008. No action was taken.
Motion by Phillips, seconded by Lund to direct Secretary Brown to prepare a position paper that could
possibly be sent to local newspaper informing the public as to the reason for possible charter amendment
to Section 12. Passed unanimously (8 -0).
New Business
Next meeting September 18 to discuss actions by city council and possible education of public regarding
proposed charter amendment.
Motion by Brown, seconded by Middleton to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 PM.
Passed unanimously (8 -0),
Submitted for consideration,
Gary E. Brown
Secretary