HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 11-19 CHCMBROOKLYN CENTER CHARTER COMMISSION
(COMMUNITY CENTER)
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 19, 1986
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dennis Kueng at 8:02 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Benjamin Chatelle, Ernest Erickson, Donn Escher, John
Lescault, Jean Schiebel, Neil Smeaton, Edward Commers,
Dennis Kueng, Allen Anderson, Marie Castle, Everett Lindh
Members absent and excused: Mona Hintzman, Barbara Sexton
Members absent and unexcused: Mary Heitzig
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Ernest Erickson, seconded by Benjamin Chatelle to approve the
minutes of October 29, 1986, with the correction being made as follows:
minutes should reflect that Mary Heitzig seconded the motion to approve
the minutes of 9 -17 -86 instead of Mona Hintzman. Passed unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
Chairman Kueng announced he had received a letter from Judge Forsythe stating
that Tony Kuefler has been appointed to the Charter Commission to fill the
unexpired term of Barbara Swart, whose term would have expired on 9- 18 -88.
OLD BUSINESS
Chairman Kueng stated that the proposed amendment on elections passed at
the November' general election by an approximate 65"� vote of those voting
on the amendment. Wk, needed at least [11? of those voting on the amendment
in order to initiate` a change. It is now up to t':e City Attorney and City
Clerk to initiate the timetable and how the terms will be staggered to com-
plete charter change.,
NEW BUSINESS
John.Lescault wondered if any of the commissioners at tonight's meeting are
members of any other city committee or commission. He also wondered if some
of the same people are serving on several different committees /commissions
and if there is any handle on this. City Hall could provide names of people
serving on the various committees /commissions if so requested.
Chairman Kueng appointed a nominating committee for coming up with names
for the following officers: Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary. John
Lescault, Allen Anderson, Marie Castle, Edward Commers, and Jean Schiebel
(Chair) were appointed with this task.
Commissioner's terms that expire in February of 1987 are Ernest Erickson,
Benjamin Chatelle, and Barbara Sexton. Ernest Erickson is not eligible for
reappointment.
NEXT .ZEE TI N s DATE
The Annual Neeting will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 1987 at 8 :00 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Neil Smeaton, seconded by Allen Anderson to adjourn the meeting
at 8 :19 P.M.
Chairman: Dennis Kueng Respectfu ,l�. ub�tted,
Secretary: Barbara Sexton t
Carole J. g1twers, C.P.S.
Secretarial Assistant