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MINUTES OF AUGUST 23, 1995
7 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7 P.M. by Chair, Eileen Oslund.
ROLL CALL:
Members present: Ulyssess Boyd, Byron Brekke, Sy Knapp, Tony Kuefler,
Eileen Oslund, Todd Paulson, Rodney Snyder, Janice
Thielsen, Tim Willson, Carl Wolter
Members absent and excused: Robert Mickelson, Diane Swanson, Ted
Willard, Bev Wolfe
Members absent and unexcused: None
NOTE: We have one vacancy on the commission.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion by Tim Willson, seconded by Tony Kuefler to approve the minutes
of May 24, 1995. Motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
REVISED RULES OF PROCEDURE:
Motion by Tony Kuefler, seconded by Tim Willson to adopt the Revised
Rules and Procedures. Motion passed unanimously.
Janice Thielsen arrived at 7:08 p.m.
NEW CHARTER COMMISSION MEMBERS:
New members Sy Knapp, Byron Brekke, and Janice Thielsen were
introduced to the full commission.
EXCUSED ABSENCES FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Discussion was held regarding the topic of excused vs. unexcused
absences from Council meetings. Section 2.05 of the existing charter
was reviewed as well as the 1992 model City Charter regarding this
section, which shows nothing different.
Motion by Tim Willson, seconded by Tony Kuefler to write a letter to the
City Council to advise them that this item was discussed at our meeting
and to call their attention to Section 2.05 (4) which is on page 2 of the
City Charter, (which states, "Failure to attend three consecutive regular
meetings of the Council without being excused by the Council, or
and that no further action will be taken by the Charter Commission on
this item. Motion passed unanimously.
INPUT FOR CITY MANAGER SELECTION:
Chair Oslund read a memo from Cam Andre, Acting City Manager, asking
for input by September 12th on desired qualifications for the new City
Manager. Considerable discussion followed. It was agreed that
experience with a first -ring suburb, especially with redevelopment
experience would be desirable. Discussion was held regarding
maintaining the City Manager /City Council form of government, and that
the new City Manager should be able to facilitate the process (or has
experience in) setting goals and objectives and measuring those goals.
Motion by Carl Wolter, seconded by Sy Knapp to table this item to the
end of this regular meeting. Motion passed 9 yes, 1 no.
Motion by Rodney Snyder, seconded by Tony Kuefler to adjourn to the
sub committee on City Manager /City Council Relationship at 7:45 p.m.
Motion passed unanimously.
The regular Charter Commission meeting reconvened at 10:20 p.m.
Motion by Byron Brekke, seconded by Tim Willson to bring the tabled
item regarding desired qualifications for the new City Manager back to
the table. Motion passed unanimously.
After final considerations and discussion on this topic, motion was made
thhat the new City Manager should have experience with first ring
suburbs /redevelopment; should have experience in or can facilitate a
process of setting goals and objectives and doing performance
evaluations on a professional basis; and should be supportive of the
City Council /City Manager form of government. Motion passed
unanimously.
ORDERING OF MODEL CITY CHARTERS FOR ALL CHARTER
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Discussion was held on whether or not model city charters should be
ordered for all members. The cost is $12.50 per book, plus shipping
charges. Fourteen more copies would be approximately $180. Motion by
Tim Willson, seconded by Tony Kuefler, to purchase fourteen more Model
City Charters at an approximate cost of $180 total. Motion passed
unanimously.
THANKING ALL PAST CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WHO PARTICIPATED
IN TONIGHT'S SUB COMMITTEE MEETING
Motion by Rodney Snyder, seconded by Carl Wolter, to send letters of
appreciation to those former City Council members and Lorraine Blamey
(hostess) who participated in /helped with our Sub Committee meeting
tonight. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
r
Carole J. Blo rs
Administrative Assistant
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