Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 01-22 CHCMBROOKLYN CENTER CHARTER COMMISSION ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES January 22, 1986 8:00 P.M. City Hall CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Donn Escher at 8:01 P.M. ROLL CALL Members present: Allen Anderson, Marie Castle, Benjamin Chatelle, Edward Commers, Ernest Erickson, Donn Escher, Mary Heitzig, Mona Hintzman, Dennis Kueng, John LescaUlt, Everett Lindh, Jean Schiebel, Barbara Sexton. Members absent and excused: Neil Smeaton Members absent and unexcused: Barbara Swart Also present: Kathy Willery, Brooklyn Center Post APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Mona Hintzman, seconded by Mary Heitzig to approve the minutes of the October 23, 1 985, meeting as submitted. Passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL REPORT Motion by Jean Schiebel, seconded by Dennis Kueng to approve the Annual Report as submitted by Chairman Escher. Passed unanimously. AUDIT REPORT There were no questions regarding the audit report which was prepared by the Director of Finance, Paul Holmlund. In summary, the Commission had an unexpended balance of $974.21 for 1 985. CORRESPONDENCE Chairman Escher stated that he has received correspondence from Chief Judge Forsythe reappointing Mary Heitzig and Neil Smeaton to their second four year terms. Benjamin Chatelle was just appointed to the Commission to replace the vacancy left by Michael Beauchane. His term will expire on February 3, 1987. Everett Lindh was also just appointed to the Com- mission as a new member, with a term to expire on January 14, 1990. Chair- man Escher welcomed Mr. Chatelle and Mr. Lindh -to the Cher Commission. Chairman Escher also stated he received a letter from Phil Cohen in Novem- ber requesting copies of various meetings and information regarding public notice of the Charter Commission meetings. Chairman Escher stated the copies were sent as requested, and the question on how the public is noti- fied of our meetings was answered by the City Manager. New roster lists were provided to all members present at tonight's meeting. NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT Commissioner Jean Schiebel on behalf of the Nominating Committee proposed that Dennis Kueng be nominated for Chairman, Ernest Erickson for Vice- Chairman, and Barbara Sexton for Secretary. Chairman Escher called for 10 further nominations for Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary. There being no further nominations for these positions, a motion was made by Jean Schiebel, seconded by Allen Anderson, to move an unanimous ballot. Passed 13-0-2-0. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS The following appointments were consent of the person involved Public Relations: Audits Rules/Parliamentarians made by Chairman Dennis Kueng with the and the Commission: Ernest Erickson Jean Schiebel Neil Smeaton As Commissioner Smeaton was absent from tonight's meeting, Chairman Kueng will contact him regarding his committee appointment. OLD BUSINESS Chairman Kueng stated that at the Commission's meeting in October of 1 9 8 5, we recommended changes to the Charter in Sections 2.03 and 4.01 and that the public vote on this issue at the general election in November of 1986. It was also recommended at that time that the public be noti- fied on this proposed change. Chairman Kueng appointed a sub-committee to plan a strategy to inform the public regarding the proposed change in elections. The following people were appointed to this sub-committee: Edward Commers (Chair), Mary Heitzig, Barbara Swart, Allen Anderson, Jean Schiebel, and Ernest Erickson. The sub-committee chair was reminded to correspond with the City Hall in writing regarding their meetings so that public notice can be given. NEW BUSINESS Motion by Ernest Erickson, seconded by Jean Schiebel to change the secretarial assistant's pay from $9.00 /hour to $10.04/hour. Passed un animously. Commissioner Erickson commented that perhaps the Charter Commission will need to consider some changes to be made to Section 2.05 of the Charter (regarding "Vacancies") if the proposed changes on elections is passed this fall. Commissioner Erickson also passed around the service award plaque that will be sent to Michael Beauchane. Commissioner Hintzman stated that at the past November election held in Brooklyn Center, we had 19,368 registered voters and only 402 people voted (2.2%). Commissioner Escher commented on a Brooklyn Center Post editorial which concerned the Brooklyn Park Charter Commission and their need to make changes in their current election system. Costs of $10 per vote on odd year elections compared to $.88 per vote on even year elections were cited for Brooklyn Park. He also stated that Mary Jare Gustafson from the Brooklyn Center Post cited a $26 per vote cost in Brooklyn Center at its last election. NEXT MEETING DATE The next Charter Commission meeting will be held on April 23, 1986, at 8:00 P.M. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Jean Schiebel, seconded by Allen Anderson to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 P.M. Passed unanimously. Chairman; Dennis Kueng spectf4ly submitted Secretary: Barbara Sexton I Carole tP. Blowers, C.P.S. Secretarial Assistant 1-22-86