HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 02-25 CHCMMINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 25, 2004 MEETING OF THE BROOKLYN
CENTER CHARTER COMMISSION
Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM.
Roll call of Charter Commission members.
In attendance were Commissioners Stan Leino, Eileen Oslund, Rich Theis, Kris
Lawrence- Anderson, Walter Bursch, and Harold Middleton.
Excused: Commissioners Elizabeth Dorsey Hatle, Roni Brunner, Denise Walker, and
Richard Phillips.
Unexcused: Commissioner James Holst.
The minutes of the November j+ 2003 where presented and approved.
The Report of the Nominations Committee was heard. Commissioner Theis moved to
appoint Harold Middleton as Secretary for 2004 and seconded by Commissioner Leino.
Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Theis moved to appoint Stan Leino as Vice Chairman for 2004 and
seconded by Commissioner Bursch. Motion passed unanimously.
The Chairmanship of the Commission was declared open for the time being. Vice
Chairman Leino will be acting Chairman.
Old Business
Discussion took place with regard to amending Section 3.01.
In year 2000 the legislature made changes to Minnesota election laws, including the
following provision (M.S.412.02, Subd.2):
"Terms of elective officers shall commence on the first Monday in January following the
election at which the officer is chosen. All officers chosen and qualified as such shall
hold office until their successors qualify.
Section 3.01 of the Charter provides the following:
"Officers elected at the regular municipal election provided for by this charter shall be
sworn in and assume the duties of the office to which they were elected on or after the
first business day of January or at the first City Council meeting in January or soon
thereafter as practical.
Commissioner Lawrence Anderson moved to modify Section 3.01, and seconded by
Commissioner Theis to read as follows:
"Officers elected at the regular municipal election provided for by this charter shall be
sworn in and assume the duties of the office to which they were elected on the first
business day of January. All officers chosen and qualified as such shall hold office until
their successors qualify.
Brooklyn Center Charter Commission
February 25, 2004, Meeting Minutes
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After further discussion, Commissioner Theis moved to table the motion to the next
meeting, seconded by Commissioner Lawrence Anderson. Motion passed unanimously.
Discussion regarding Section 3.10 of the Charter and administrative fines was tabled by
consensus due to a lack of voting members.
New Business
Commissioner Oslund moves to adopt meeting dates, seconded by Commissioner
Lawrence Anderson. Motion passed
The following dates have been established for future meetings.
April 28, 2004
June 23, 2004
October 27, 2004
Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Theis, seconded by Commissioner Bursch. Motion
passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:49 PM.
Note: Acting Chairman Leino will be contacting past members whose terms have
expired. It is the practice of the Commission that they be recognized for their service.
Next scheduled meeting April 28, 2004 at 7:00 PM.
Harold Middleton
Secretary