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NOVE14BER 30, 1988
MINUTES
7 P.M.
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Mary Heitzig at 7:05 P,M,
ROLL CALL
Members present: Allen Anderson, Marie Castle, Ben Chatelle, Ron
Christensen, Edward Commers, Mary Heitzig, Mona Hintzman,
Tony Kuefler, John Lescault, Barbara Sexton, Neil Smeaton
Members absent and excused: Everett L-indh, Jean Schiebel
Members absent and unexcused: Donn Escher, Dennis Kuen-
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Also present: Phil Cohen, Dr, Ruth Delorey
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Ed Commers, seconded by Allen Anderson to approve the minutes of
September 28, 1988 as presented, Motion passed unanimously,
CORRESPONDENCE
Chairperson Heitzig stated she received correspondence from Chief Judge
Lindberg regarding the extension of John Lescault's term from December of
1988 to April 20, 1989. Chief Judge Lindberg also sent a letter regarding
the expiration of terms of Donn Escher and Jean Schlebel on December 1,
1988, and asked for applicants to fill these vacancies,
Chairperson Heitzig stated that a letter to Rita Seymour, Brooklyn Center
Post editor, was cent informing her of tonight's Charter Commission
meeting, Ms. Seymour was also requested to put an article in the paper
regarding the two vacancies on the Charter Commission as of December 1,
1988.
An article has been prepared for the Decenber City Newsletter and presented
to city staff which covered both the vacancies on the commmission as well
as the availability of minutes and agendas,
Chairperson Heitzig stated that she has asked the City Attorney for
clarification on the recent legislative change regarding city charter
commissions, and as of this date has not received a. reply,
OLD BUSINESS CONTINUED:
At the December 5 City Council meeting at 7 p,m., plaques of appreciation
and resolutions will be presented to outgoing members Donn Escher and Jean
Schiebel, Chairperson Heitzig encouraged any members who could attend this
meeting should do so.
NEV BUSINESS
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Chairperson Heitzig appointed Marie Castle, Mona Hintzman, Ron Christensen,
and Tony Kuefler (Chair) to the nominating committee to come up with
nominees for Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary for 1989 to be
presented to the entire commission at our annual meetin- in Januar
y
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next Charter Commission meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 25,
1989, at 7 P,X, This will be our annual meeting,
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Motion by Allen Anderson, seconded by Ed Commers, to adjourn the meeting at
7:17 PM, Motion passed unanimously,
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Mary Heitzig
Secretary: Barb Sexton
Respectfully sub,'tted,
Carole J. B1 Jw_ C,P,S,
Administrative Assistant
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