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BROOKLYN CENTER CHARTER COMMISSION
MARCH 27, 1996
CONFERENCE ROOM B
7 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Tim Willson at 7:06 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Members present: Ulyssess Boyd, Byron Brekke, Nancy Carlson, Sy Knapp, Tony
Kuefler, Eric Marquardt, Eileen Oslund, Rodney Snyder, Janice
Thielsen, Tim Willson, Carl Wolter.
Members absent and excused: Robert Mickelson, Todd Paulson, Diane Swanson, Ted
Willard
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Tony Kuefler, seconded by Carl Wolter to approve the minutes of January 24,
1996.
4. CORRESPONDENCE
*NEW CHARTER COMMISSION MEMBER
Chair Willson introduced Nancy Carlson as the newest appointed member to the Charter
Commission.
5. OLD BUSINESS
*DISCUSSION ON MARCH 21, 1996, JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL
AND CHARTER COMMISSION MEMBERS AT A WORK SESSION
Several members of the Charter Commission attended the work session and talked about
their long study into the process of the City Manager /City Council relationship. Many
fears and concerns were aired. It is hoped that the Council will plan to discuss this issue
at their Council retreat April 27, 1996.
Motion by Eileen Oslund, seconded by Sy Knapp that Chair Willson write a letter
thanking the City Council for meeting with the Charter Commission members at their
recent work session. It should also be offered to work with them in drafting a plan to
review goals and objectives for the City Manager /City Council relationship.
*RECOGNITION OF BEV WOLFE'S SERVICE TO THE COMMISSION
Motion by Sy Knapp, seconded by Eileen Oslund to make sure that a recognition
resolution is prepared for Bev Wolfe, and passed by the City Council at the earliest
possible date. Motion passed unanimously.
The Administrative Assistant will contact Bev Wolfe via mail to ask her what her
preference would be as far as recognition from the commission, either a plaque or a
clock.
6. NEW BUSINESS
*ATTENDANCE AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Eileen Oslund inquired if charter commission members would be interested in attending a
couple of city council meetings a year.
*CHANGES NEEDED IN CHARTER
*NEW MEMBERSHIP LISTS
The Administrative Assistant passed out new membership lists.
*REAPPOINTMENT OF BRYAN BREKKE
Commissioner Brekke's first term will expire 410 -96. He was asked to write a letter to
the Chief Judge to be reappointed.
*CITY LIABILITY CONCERN
This item will be put on the next agenda. Possibly the City Attorney can look at this
section for his suggestions for improvement in this area.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Byron Brekke, seconded by Carl Wolter to adjourn at 8:20 p.m.
Sincerely,
Carole J. Blowers'
Administrative Assistant
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