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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 02-17 CHCMBROOKLYN CENTER CHARTER COM14ISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 17, 1986 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dennis Kueng at 8:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Members present: Benjamin Chatelle, Edward Commers, Ernest Erickson, Mary Heitzig, Mona Hinzman, Dennis Kueng, John Lescault, Everett Lindh, and Barbara Sexton Members absent and excused: Marie Castle, Donn Escher, Jean Schiebel, and Neil Smeaton Members absent and unexcused: Allen Anderson Resignation: Chairman Kueng informed the commission that he has received a letter of resignation from Barbara Swart effective immediately. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Mona Hinzman, seconded by Benjamin Chatelle to approve the April 23, 1986, minutes as submitted. Passed unanimously. CORRESPONDENCE As stated above under the roll call, Barbara Swart has resigned. This leaves the commission with fourteen members at this time. Chairman Kueng read the letter which was sent to Mary Jane Gustafson regarding publication of tonight's meeting.in the Brooklyn Center Post. Chairman Kueng indicated that he had received correspondence regarding Kaleidoscope '87. Chairman Kueng stated registration is in March and the commissioners should be thinking about whether we will participate. CHARTER AMENDMENT Chairman Kueng reiterated,t$e more recent events and correspondence regarding the charter amendment. In July, 1986, the City Manager wrote to Chairman Kueng indicating the proper procedures to follow in submitting the charter changes. The City Clerk prepared the wording which was pre- sented to the City Council on August 25, 1986. Chairman Kueng discussed a letter from the City Manager dated 8 -26 -86 regarding use of public funds to inform the public on the proposed charter changes. The C.B.G. memo of August 21, 1.986 was briefly discussed. The City Council had tabled any motions on this issue at their August 25th meeting. This issue will be presented at the City Council meeting Monday, September 22. Again, it was stated that if the City Council does not pass this item on to the voters, legal recourse is available to the Charter Com- mission. Chairman of the sub- committee, Edward Commers, suggested a date be set tonight for the next sub committee meeting. It was set for Tuesday, September 30 at 7 :30 P.M. Chairman Kueng recognized guests who were present at tonight's meeting, and asked if they wished to speak to the Charter Commission. Phil Cohen stated his feelings on obtaining minutes of our meetings as well as what rules we have in addressing the commission. Mr. Ron Christensen stated his feelings on the fact that the CBG was not contacted for their input on this issue, nor was the public in general. Commissioner Lescault asked for information on the CBG's membership and goals. Mr. Cohen briefly stated that the CBG has been in existence since 1959, and their main goal is local, non= partisan government. Mr. Cohen also stated that the membership information on the CBG could be provided. During this discussion, several commissioners commented on the fact that this issue has been in the paper several times, in the city manager's newsletter, and that it has not been the practice of the Charter Commission to send invitations to the CBG or any other organization to attend our meetings. Our meetings are public and the public has been notified of all our meetings via City Hall and cable TV as well as the Brooklyn Center Post. If the newspaper chooses not to publish our meeting dates or forgets to do so, that situation is out of the control of this commission. NEXT MEETING DATE The next meeting of the full commission will be Wednesday, October 29, 1986, at 8 P.M. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Mona Hinzman, seconded by Mary Heitzig to adjourn the meeting at 8 :48 P.M. Rappectfully submitted, Carole Blowers, C.P.S. Secretarial Assistant Chairman: Dennis Kueng Secretary: Barbara Sexton 0 -2- 9-17-86