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Home My WebLink About1992 01-22 CHCMBROOKLYN CENTER CHARTER COMMISSION ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 22, 1992 7 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Ed Commers, Chair, at 7:04 P.M. ROLL CALL: Members present: Al Anderson, Ulyssess Boyd, Edward Commers, Ron Christensen, Donald Gilbert, David Hildebrandt, Mona Hintzman, Myrna Kragness, Tony Kuefler, Eileen Oslund, Dennis Snook, Susan Warner, Beverly Wolfe. Members absent and excused: Everett Lindh Members absent and unexcused: Ted Willard APPROVAL OF LAST MEETING'S MINUTES: Motion by Mona Hintzman, seconded by Ulyssess Boyd, to approve the minutes of November 20, 1991, as submitted. Motion passed unanimously. 40 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL REPORT: Motion by Tony Kuefler, seconded by Eileen Oslund, to approve the Annual Report as submitted by Chair Ed Commers. Notion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF AUDIT REPORT: Motion by Myrna Kragness, seconded by Al Anderson, to approve the audit report as prepared by Paul Holmlund, Director of Finance. Motion passed unanimously. It was noted that expenditures came in at $485.17 less than our 1991 appropriation of $1,500. NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT: Members of this committee, Tony Kuefler, Ulyssess Boyd, Dennis Snook, and Mona Hintzman (Chair) met by phone and have agreed upon the following names for the respective positions for 1992 as stated: For Chairperson Al Anderson For Vice Chairperson Beverly Wolfe For Secretary Eileen Oslund ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Chairperson Commers asked 3 times if there were any other nominations for Chairperson besides Al Anderson as nominated by the Nominating Committee. Being none, motion was made by Mona Hintzman, seconded by Tony Kuefler to move a white ballot be carted for Al Anderson; motion passed unanimously. Chairperson Commers asked 3 times if there were any other nominations for Vice Chairperson besides Beverly Wolfe as nominated by the Nominating Committee. Being none, motion was made by Mona Hintzman, seconded by Dennis Snook, to move a white ballot be carted for Beverly Wolfe; motion passed unanimously. Chairperson Commers asked 3 times if there were any other nominations for Secretary besides Eileen Oslund as nominated by the Nominating Committee. Being none, motion was made by Mona Hintzman, seconded by Ulysses Boyd, to move a white ballot be carted for Eileen Oslund; motion passed unanimously. At this time, Chairperson Commers took a moment to thank Mona Hintzman for her past eight years of service on the Charter Commission, as this is her last meeting before her term expires. At this time, Chairperson Commers turned the meeting over to newly elected Chairperson Anderson. APPOINTMENTS: Chairperson Anderson asked for volunteers for Audit Chair. Mona Hintzman previously held this position for 1991. Myrna Kragness volunteered. Chairperson Anderson asked for volunteers for Public Relations Chair. It was decided to ask Ted Willard to again serve in this position, as he was absent tonight, and if he wishes not to serve in this position, someone else will be appointed. Chairperson Anderson asked for volunteers for Rules /Parliamentarian Chair. Ron Christensen was asked if he wished to continue this position again from last year, and he agreed. SALARY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Motion made by Mona Hintzman, seconded by Ed Commers to give the Adminis- trative Assistant a 4% raise, which would raise her salary from $15.06 /hour to $15.66 /hour. Motion passed unanimously. CORRESPONDENCE: Letters were sent to NorthWest News and the SunPost regarding tonight's meeting, as well as a notice of our upcoming vacancy on the commission and the availability of minutes and agendas. A notice was also sent to City Hall for the February delivered City Newsletter regarding the upcoming vacancy and the availability of minutes. OLD BUSINESS: Section 2. .05. Cnij Acil Vacancies: Chairperson Anderson asked if the commission wished to address the letter of November 15, 1991, from the City Attorney regarding Section 2.05 of the charter. Commissioner Christensen stated that he saw no mention of a primary in this letter and expressed concern over this overlook. 2 of 4 pages 1 -22 -92 Motion by Ron Christensen, seconded by Ed Commers to send this item back to the sub committee on Council Vacancies for further clarification of the city attorney's letter and the addition of a primary election in the language. Motion passed unanimously. Chairperson Anderson stated that we need a new member on this sub committee now that he is Chairperson of the Charter Commission. Ed Commers volunteered to take his place on the sub committee. Commissioner Commers, Hildebrandt, and Kuefler will set up a meeting before the next regular meeting. *ab Committee nn Preambl to t City Ch arted Some commissioners expressed concern over the insert that appeared in the last City Newsletter and felt because the insert was back to back with another item, many people may have not, seen it. The Administrative Assistant stated that we received one written comment back from a city resident which was positive in nature. She has also received a phone call from a city resident which was negative in nature. This information will be passed on to Beverly Wolfe, Chair of this sub- committee. The consensus of the commission was that we should put the proposed pre- amble in the City Newsletter at least two more times. The Administrative Assistant stated that the deadline for the February City Newsletter was today, but she would check and see if it could still be put in, checking with City Hall the first thing on 1- 23 -92. Commissioners would prefer that it be in the regular print of the February Newsletter; however, if not possible, another insert would be acceptable. It should also be put in regular print in the next City Newsletter, anticipated delivery in April. IEV BUSINESS: *Sub Committee on �}pgintment Process Dennis Snook, Chair of this sub committee, stated that after tonight's meeting, his committee will set an upcoming meeting date /time. Commissioner Christensen asked how this sub committee's work will fit in with the sub committee on Council Vacancies. It was stated that for those instances where someone will need to be appointed rather than run in an election, an appointment process procedure needs to be in place. This is what this sub committee will work on. *States of Co mmiss ion Me bers Mona Hintzman's term expires on February 13, 1992, and she cannot reapply as she has served two consecutive four year terms starting in 1984. Ed Commers term expires on September 18, 1992. He cannot be reappointed as he has served two consecutive four year terms starting in 1984. 3 of 4 pages 1 -22 -92 The Administrative Assistant will review Tony Kuefler's appointment letter for exact information on whether or not he can apply for reappointment or not on September 18, 1992. Dennis Snook's term expires on December 1, 1992, and he can reapply. Myrna Kragness' term expires on December 1, 1992, and she can reapply. Ed Commers suggested that we advertise for his vacancy and Tony's at the same time, preferably in August, if Tony cannot reapply. *Other Business: Ed Commers also donated a booklet on Brooklyn Center's Housing Market dated May of 1989 to the commission's library. NEXT NEEETIN'G DATE: The next Charter Commission meeting will be on Wednesday, February 26, 1992, at 7 p.m. ADJOURII IFT: Motion by Ed Commers, seconded by David Hildebrandt to adjourn the meeting at 7 :46 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 0 Res tfully submitted, Carole J. Blowers, C.F.S. Administrative Assistant Chairman: Allen Anderson Secretary: Eileen Oslund 4 of 4 pages 1 -22 -92 40