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MINUTES OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER CHARTER COMMISSION
JANUARY 24, 2001
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Leino at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Stan Leino, Walter Bursch, Robert Cambanes, Nancy Carlson,
Sy Knapp, Harold Middleton, and Carl Wolter.
Members absent and excused: Elizabeth Hatle, James Holst, Diane Sannes and
Janice Thielsen.
Members absent: Todd Paulson (arrived shortly after meeting adjourned).
Also present: Mike McLennan, an interested citizen who is considering applying for
appointment to this commission.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Bursch to approve the minutes of the June 28, 2000 meeting as presented.
Motion seconded by Cambanes and unanimously adopted.
OLD BUSINESS
No old business was discussed.
NEW BUSINESS
Report of the Nominating Committee and Election of Officers:
Wolter and Middleton presented the following nominations on behalf of the nominating
committee, for officers for year 2001 to 2002:
for Chairperson: Harold Middleton
for Vice Chair: Sy Knapp
for Secretary: Stan Leino
Chair Leino called for additional nominations from the floor three times. None were made.
Motion by Carlson to call for a white ballot and elect all officers as recommended by
the nominating committee. Motion seconded by Bursch and unanimously approved.
Leino noted that he will submit a letter to Chief Judge Burke advising him of the newly-
elected officers, and summarizing the actions of the Commission during the past year.
Newly elected Chair Middleton chaired the remainder of the meeting.
APPOINTMENTS
Chair Middleton made the following appointments:
Audit Chair ..........................Nancy Carlson
Public Relations Chair .............Robert Cambanes
Rules/Parliamentarian Chair Todd Paulson
Adopt -A -Park Chair .................Diane Sannes
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Annual Audit Report is
Carlson submitted copies of an audit report showing total expenses for year 2000 of
$19.36. Motion by Leino to accept and approve the audit report as presented.
Motion seconded by Wolter and unanimously approved.
Commission Membership Discussion
Leino noted that there are currently 3 vacancies on the Charter Commission and advised
that he is aware of two potential candidates, i.e.: Mike McLennan and Laurie Anderson.
It was also noted that the terms of the following current members wil l expire during year
2001: Nancy Carlson (on 2/14/2001), Elizabeth Hatle (on 3/12/2001), James Hoist (on
3/14/2001), Stanley Leino (on 3/11/2001), Harold Middleton (on 4/20 /2001), and Janice
Thielsen (on 2/14/2001). By consensus it was agreed the secretary should remind these
members of the expiration of their terms, noting that if they are interested in being
reappointed to serve another term, they should send a letter to Chief ,fudge Kevin
Burke expressing their interest and willingness to serve another term. Judge Burke's
address is:
Kevin S. Burke, Chief Judge
State of Minnesota, Fourth Judicial District
Hennepin County District Court
C -1704 Hennepin County Government Center
300 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis MN 55487
Discussion Re: Brooklvn Center's Special Election
Leino noted that the City Council has recently declared a vacancy on :he Council as a
result of Councilmember Debra Hilstrom's election to the Minnesota House of
Representatives, and her subsequent resignation from the City Counci I. He also advised
that he has reviewed the schedule for the special election as establishc d by the Council
and found it to comply to the requirements of the Charter.
Schedule for Commission Meeting Dates. Year 2001 -2002
Carlson moved to establish the following meeting dates for the regular meetings of
this Commission for the coming year: March 28, June 27, and October 24, 2001; and
January 23, 2002. Motion seconded by Leino and unanimously adopted.
Other New Business
Wolter suggested that the Commission obtain and evaluate informati n regarding the
election process as it exists in Brooklyn Center. After discussion itv ras agreed by
consensus that Chair Middleton should invite City Clerk Sharon nutson, possibly
joined by one or more election judges to meet with the Commission on March 28 to
discuss this matter and respond to questions the Commissioners m iy have.
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Carlson moved that the Commission's 2001 agenda include consideration of a
charter amendment which would establish a ward system for the election of City
Councilmembers. Motion seconded by Leino and unanimously adopted.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Leino to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m. Motion seconded by Wolter
and unanimously adopted.
Respectful submitted,
Sy Knapp, Charter Commission Secretary
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