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MINUTES
January 26, 1983
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting,; was called to order by Chairman Beauchane at 8:02 P.M.
ROLL CALL
TIembers present: Michael Beauchane, Ernest Erickson, Donn Escher,
Raymond Tvlaik, 'William Hannay, Jean Schiebel, Barbara
Sexton, Vincent Tubman, Mary Heitzig
Members absent and excused: John Lescault, Dennis Kueng, Neil Smeaton
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The December 1, 1932, Charter Commission minutes were approved as typed,
with the addition of the name of the Chairman and Secretary indicated at
the end of the minutes. Motion to approve by Donn Escher, seconded by
Jean Schiebel, and passed. unanimously.
ANNUAL REPORT
Motion by Donn Escher, seconded by 1 ,1illiam Hannay to approve the Annual
Report as submitted by Chairman Beauchane. Passed unanimously.
AUDIT REPORT
Motion by Teary Heitzig, seconded by Ernest Erickson to approve the Audit
Report as passed out at this meeting. Passed unanimously.
COMMISSIONER REAPPOINTMENTS
The following commissioners' terms expire on February 3, 1 983: Michael
Beauchane, Ernest Erickson, Jay Hruska, Raymond 'ilaik, and Barbara Sexton.
Commissioners Beauchane, Erickson, and Sexton have agreed to be reappointed.
Commissioner Maik has asked not to be reappointed due to his work schedule.
Commissioner Hruska had not been reached as of this meetin; date. Com-
missioner Erickson will advertise our commissioner vacancies.
NOMINATIN =r COMMITTEE REPORT
Commissioner Heitzi on behalf of the Nominatin, Committee, put the
following; names into nomination for Commission officers:
Michael Beauchane for Chairman
Donn Escher for Vice Chairman
Barbara Sexton for Secretary
Chairman Beauchane asked if there were any further nominations for these
offices.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
As there were no further nominations, a motion was made by Chairman
Beauchane, seconded by Vincent Tubman to approve the names as presented by
the Nominating Committee. Passed unanimously.
NEW COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
The followi.n� people agreed to be appointed. as committee chairpersons for
1983:
Public Relations: Ernest Erickson
Audit: Jean Schiebel
Rules /Parliamentarian: Tfiilliam Hannay
OLD BUSINESS
It was relayed to Chairman Beauchane that the final draft letter sent
to the City Manager dated December 3, 1982, was evidently lost in the
mail. Another copy was sent to him the week of January 17th. The
Charter Commission will be waiting for his response to that letter
and attachment and his comments and suggestions for language changes
to the Charter as discussed last spring. Chairman Beauchane will be
in contact with the City Manager retarding these matters.
OLD CHARTER AMENDMENTS
Motion by Ernest Erickson, seconded by William Hannay that amendments
to Sec. 4.02 be left as stated indefinitely. Passed unanimously.
Motion by William Hannay, seconded by Vincent Tubman that amendments
to Sec. 1 �.Ol and x.02 (new paragraph) be'left as stated indefinitely.
Passed unanimously.
Regarding Sec. 6.04, the Commission needs to hear from the City Attorney
before action can be taken.
Chairman Beauchane will contact the City Manager for his comments on
Sec. 3.03, 12.02, and 7.16.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioners were asked if there were any changes to the March 1, 1982,
Commissioner roster listing as a new one will be prepared soon.
Commissioner Maik was thanked for his past participation in the Charter
Commission.
NEW BUSINESS
Motion by Donn Escher, seconded by Barbara Sexton to participate in the
1983 Kaleidoscope. It was suggested that all commissioners spend some
time at the Kaleidoscope. The date is April 10 from 11 A.M. to 5 P.M.
at the Brooklyn Center High School on Humboldt Avenue. Commissioner
Erickson will coordinate the charter's participation in this activity.
Suggestions for our booth included copies of the charter, a flow chart,
a sign -up sheet for new members, as well as a City orgw::izational chart
indicating where the Charter Commission fits in.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next Charter Commission meeting; date will be March 23, 1983, at
8 P.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Jean Schiebel, seconded by William Hannay to adjourn the meet
ing at 9:34 P.M.
Respectfully submitted
Carole Blowers, C.P.S.
Secretarial Assistant
Chairman: Michael Beauchane
Secretary: Barbara Sexton
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