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OCTOBER 23, 1991
IMTING MINUTES
7 P.M.
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Edward Conners at 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Ulyssess Boyd, Ron Christensen, Edward Conners, Donald Gilbert,
David Hildebrandt, Mona Hintzman, Myrna Kragness, Eileen Oslund,
Dennis Snook, Ted Willard, Beverly Wolfe
Members absent
and excused: Allen Anderson, Tony Kuefler, Susan Warner
Members absent
and unexcused: Everett Lindh
APPROVAL OF NINUTES
Commissioner Christensen asked that a correction be made to the September 25,
1991, minutes, as they were presented. On page 2, about halfway down the page,
the paragraph starting "At this point, Commissioner Wolfe brought up..." will be
amended by deleting the last two sentences of that paragraph and adding this
sentence: "She feels there is a need for improvement in this appointment process
and wishes to discuss this item in more depth." Minutes were passed unanimously
with this correction.
CORRESPONDENCE
Chairperson Conners stated that letters were sent to the Brooklyn Center Post and
Northwest News regarding tonight's meeting and the sub committee on the preamble.
A letter was sent to Commissioner Wolfe from the Administrative Assistant
indicating that St. Louis Park was the only city she found that had a preamble to
their charter. This was discovered by reviewing all metropolitan charters we have
in our reference library. She also enclosed a copy of the U.S. Preamble for the
sub committee's consideration.
OLD BUSINESS
*Sect 2 .05. C OUNCIL VACANCIES:
Chairperson Conners indicated he contacted all city council members and the Mayor
to discuss the Charter Commission's revised intent to this section of the charter.
One council member did express his difference to this intent.
On October 15, a letter was sent to the City Attorney, Charles LeFevere advising
him of the commission's actions to this point, and asking him to incorporate the
revised intent to this section of the charter into appropriate wording. This
action coincides with step 7 of the action plan.
Rqgg rt. du Co mmittee on Preambl to Charter
Chair of this sub committee, Commissioner Bev Wolfe, stated the committee met on
October 19. Minutes of this meeting were passed out at tonight's meeting. The
committee will meet again on November 9 at 10 a.m., and will have some proposed
wording and /or ideas for the entire commission to look at for our November
meeting.
Commissioner Willard reiterated Mayor Paulson's comments in September regarding
city involvement, family character, and helping those in need (human orientated).
Appointment Process in Filing Council Vacancies
Commissioner Wolfe circulated at tonight's meeting her comments regarding this
subject matter. She asked that members review the information between now and
next month's meeting.
Commissioner Boyd also expressed similar concerns to certain items stated in
Commissioner's Wolfe's memo dated October 22 on this matter.
It was reiterated that the Charter Commission sees a need for suggestions in this
area and perhaps the City Council will seek to provide a policy or procedure on
this matter.
QQ r in Latest Membership List
The Administrative Assistant pointed out that Commissioner Anderson's term was
incorrect on the membership list. It should be 2/14/85-to 2/14/93.
NEW BUS I NESS
None
NEXT MEETING DATE
It was the consensus of the members present to set our next meeting date for
Wednesday, November 20, 1991, at 7 p.m. The Administrative Assistant stated that
the City Council chambers are in use that night, so we probably will be meeting
elsewhere. Please note location of the November meeting when you receive the
agenda.
ADJOURMICT
Motion by Myrna Kragness, seconded by David Hildebrandt to adjourn the meeting at
7:41 P. M.
Respectfully submitted,
Carole J. lowers, C. P. S.
Administrative Assistant
Chair: Edward Commers
Secretary: Beverly Wolfe
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