HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 03-23 CHCMMINUTES OF THE MARCH 23, 2005 MEETING OF THE BROOKLYN
CENTER CHARTER COMMISSION
Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m.
Roll call of Charter Commission members.
In attendance were Commissioners Stan Leino, Eileen Oslund, Gary Brown, Kris
Lawrence- Anderson, H. Bruce Lund, and Harold Middleton.
Excused: Commissioners Roni Brunner, Richard Theis, Richard Phillips, and Edward
Nelson.
Introduction of new Commissioners: Gary Brown and H. Bruce Lund.
The minutes of the April 28, 2004 where presented for approval. Motion was made by
Commissioner Oslund to reflect the correct adjournment time. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Middleton and approved.
Old Business
Chairman spoke to the members about the discussion he had with the City Manager and
Council regarding administrative fines. It appears that the Council is no longer interested
in pursuing the matter.
A short discussion took place to explain the process for nominating new officers for the
current year.
New Business
Chairman Leino appoints Commissioners Middleton, Brown and Oslund to the
nominating committee.
A short discussion took place on future meeting dates. The following meeting dates have
been selected upcoming meetings: April 27, 2005, June 1, 2005, and October 26, 2005.
Commissioner Brown brought forth a discussion about the official titles that some city
staff members have and the actual functions that they perform. There was some concern
that they may be misleading or outdated. Further discussion was reserved for the next
meeting.
Commissioner Brown brought forth a discussion about section 3.11 of the Charter with
regard to publishing for general distribution. Commissioner Brown wanted to know if the
Charter was available in an electronic format. The Charter is available in a PDF format
on the City's web site.
Commissioner Brown brought forth a discussion about section 4.04 of the Charter with
regard to filing by affidavit. Commissioner Brown and some other members felt that the
five dollar ($5) fee to be paid to the City Clerk was not enough to cover the processing
and that there are no designated number of citizens required to support the affidavit of the
individual filing. Further discussion was reserved for the next meeting.
Chairman Leino brought forth a discussion regarding the procedures for amending the
Charter. There were no recommendations, and it was agreed upon that it would reserved
for the next meeting.
Motion made by Commissioner Oslund to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Lund.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Next scheduled meeting June 1, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
Harold Middleton
Secretary