HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 02-26 CHCMBROOKLYN CENTER CHARTER CONXISSION
FEBRUARY 26, 1992
MEETING XINUTES
7 P. X.
C BARS, HERITAGE CENTER
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Allen Anderson at 7:08 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Allen Anderson, Ulyssess Boyd, Ron Christensen, Edward Commers,
Donald Gilbert, Myrna Kragness, Eileen Oslund, Dennis Snook,
Sue Warner
Members absent
and excused: David Hildebrandt, Tony Kuefler, Everett Lindh, Beverly Wolfe
Members absent
and unexcused: Ted Willard
NOTE: One vacancy at this time.
APPROVAL OF XINUTES
Motion by Edward Commers, seconded by Myrna Kragness to approve the annual meeting
minutes of January 22, 1992, with minor capitalization corrections. Motion
passed unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
Chairperson Anderson stated that numerous letters were sent since our last meeting
as per tonight's agenda.
OLD BUSINESS
ect on 2.05. CO UNCIL VACANCIES_
Chair of this sub committee, Edward Commers stated that on February 1, 1992, the
sub committee met on this issue. Minutes were mailed to all members. The final
recommendation on wording from this committee is stated in these 2 -1 -92 minutes.
After discussion by members, motion was made by Edward Commers, seconded by Don
Gilbert that the revised wording for Section 2.05 as presented in the sub-
committee minutes of 2 -1 -92 be accepted and sent to the City Council for approval.
Motion was passed unanimously: 8 yes, 0 no, 6 absent (Commissioner Warner had not
yet arrived at meeting), and 1 vacancy.
Chairperson Anderson instructed the Administrative Assistant to forward this
information on to the City Council for their approval.
ointmen Process in Filling Coun,Ql Vac ancies
Chair Dennis Snook of this sub committee stated that the draft letter dated
February 4, 1992, sent to all commission members was prepared per their February
4, 1992, meeting.
There was discussion that the last sentence of item #2 should be deleted.
Discussion was also held on the actual voting process used, including the actual
ballots and how cast. After discussion, members felt that a separate item should
be added to the draft letter to include the following:
The City Council should develop a formalized voting process in the selection of
a candidate with a written ballot monitored by an election judge appointed by
the Mayor, with the final tally made public.
Motion by Ron Christensen, seconded by Edward Commers to send this item back to
the sub committee to add the aforementioned item to the letter. Dennis Snook will
contact members of his sub committee to meet before our next regular commission
meeting.
Commission members expressed the excellent and thorough work done by members of
this sub committee in preparing this draft letter.
#$.port of Sub- CoTWittee on,F to Charter
Chair Bev Wolfe of this sub committee was absent tonight.
At tonight's meeting, Commissioner Ulyssess Boyd submitted a written suggestion
regarding some possible changes to our proposed preamble wording. The Adminis-
trative Assistant stated she received via City Hall a written comment from a
citizen which was negative in nature, and she forwarded this letter to Bev Wolfe.
The preamble will be published in the city newsletter one more time (probably in
April) per the wishes of the commission.
All feedback from citizens as well as Commissioner Boyd's comments should be
considered by the sub committee at their next meeting, which will probably be
after April.
NEW BUSINESS
*Rotar-v VoluDteer No minations
Chairperson Anderson stated all members should have received this information in
their agenda packets. People can be nominated by an individual citizen or can be
nominated by an entire group, such as the Charter Commission. Chairperson
Anderson urged members to nominate people, and to be sure to do so by March 13.
*Presentation of yaco gnit'on Plag t Q Former Commissioner Mona Hintzman:
The Administrative Assistant stated that on Monday, March 9, 1992, former
commissioner Hintzman will be presented with her recognition plaque. Members were
encouraged to attend the meeting if they so desired.
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#F�tatuq of OnjWissi Vacant PnsitiouL
The Administrative Assistant stated that she has checked with Judge Levy's office
today, and they plan to make an appointment soon. We had two people apply for
membership by today's date. The vacancy was published in two local newspapers and
the February City Newsletter.
*Status of CmWjssioner Kuefler's Term:
Chairperson Anderson stated that Tony Kuefler can serve another four year term,
and members should make that correction on their membership roster list.
NEXT MEETING DATE
It was the consensus of the members present to set our next meeting date for
Wednesday, March 25, 1992, at 7 p.m., location to be announced,
ADJOURMYT
Motion by Ed Commers, seconded by Dennis Snook to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Carole J. Blow"r C.P.S.
Administrative Assistant
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Chair: Allen Anderson
Secretary: Eileen Oslund
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