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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 04-26 CHCMBROOKLYN CENTER CHARTER COMMISSION APRIL 26, 1989 MINUTES 7 P. M. CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Mary Heitzig at 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Members present: Allen Anderson, David Ault, Benjamin Chatelle, Ron Christensen, Edward Commers, Mary Heitzig, Mona Hintzman, Tony Kuefler, Dennis Kueng, Everett Lindh, Dennis Snook, Beverly Wolfe Members absent and excused: Barb Sexton, Neil Smeaton Members absent and unexcused, None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Notion by Ben Chatelle to approve the minutes of January 25, 1989, as presented. Motion passed unanimously. CORRESPONDENCE Chairperson Heitzig stated she received correspondence from Gerald Splinter, City Manager, regarding the issue of the city budget process and certification of tax levies. His recommendation was that we wait until fall to do any revision on the charter with respect to this issue. Correspondence from Chief Judge Lindberg was received stating that the Acceptance of Appointment and Oath of Office was received by David Ault, Allen Anderson, Dennis Snook, and Beverly Wolfe. More correspondence from Judge Lindberg indicate that John Lescault's term will expire on April 20, 1989, having served two complete terms. Applications should be sent to the Chief Judge as soon as possible. As of this date, we have only the one vacancy, It was also rioted that the judge was sent a copy of our annual report, Chairperson Heitzig stated that a letter to Rita Seymour, Brooklyn Center Post editor, was sent informing her of tonight's Charter Commission meeting. It was stated that NO notice was found in the Brooklyn Center P It Was the consensus of the. group that Ms. Seymour be informed that our meeting notices are important and should be published. A letter was also sent to M,--;. Seymour regarding the one vacancy on the commission and such an article WAS in the Brooklyn Center Post, OLD BUSINESS 40 Recog nit ion of Public Servi rif Ma rie Castle Chairperson Heitzig read the council resolution passed at the City Council meeting early in April of this year regarding "Expressing Recognition of and Appreciation for the Dedicated Public Service of Marie Castle In summary, Marie served on the Charter Commission from February 14, 1985 to February 15, 1989. During that time, she served on numerous ad hoc committees throughout her term, and the entire commission wishes to thank her for her fine contributions to our commission. Chairperson Heitzig stated her disappointment that at this and other City Council meetings, the actual resolution for parting members was nt read aloud. She stated that she felt the time should be taken to actually read these resolutions. It was the consensus of the group that the City Council be encouraged in the future to read the entire resolution as a gesture of respect to these people for the time and effort they put forth in being members of the commission. Chairperson Heitzig also stated that our customary member recognition plaque was prepared and available for John Lescault tonight, and she would see to it that he receives it if he does not attend tonight's meeting. NEV BUSINESS Chairperson Heitzig stated that there has been a resignation on the City Council by Gene Lhotka, effective the end of April. According to the City Charter, the City Council appoints someone in thirty days; if they do not, there will be a special election. It was suggested by Chairperson Heitzig that members should review Sections 2.43, 2.44, and 2.05 of the City Charter to see if they feel there is a need for clearer wording of these sections. "IT ]EMING DATE Upon consensus of the members present, the next Charter Commission meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 1989, at 7 P.M. If anyone feels a need to meet before then, please contact Chairperson Heitzig. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7 :22 P.M. Respectfully submitt C le J. B1 ers, C. P. S. Administrative Assistant Chair: Mary Heitzig Secretary: Barbara Sexton 0 4-26 -89