HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 01-26 CHCMMinutes of the Proceedings of the
BROOKLYN CENTER CHARTER COMMISSION
Wednesday, January 26, 1977
Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman, James Gillen at
7:40 p.m.
Roll Call: Roll call was taken by each commissioner introducing himself. Commis-
sioners James Gillen, Vince Tubman, Mona Hintzman, Robert DeVries, Richard
Higgins, Edwin Theisen, Barbara Swart, Phyllis Papke, Orlander Nelson,
William Hannay, Mildred Hendrickx, Cheryl Asplund, and Viola Kanatz were
present. Commissioners Frank Kampmeyer (ill) and Betty Johnson were
absent.
Minutes: Motion by Commissioner Kanatz, seconded by Commissioner Swart that the
minutes of October 20 be approved. Motion carried.
Annual Report for 1976: Vice Chairman James Gillen read the annual report for 1976.
Motion by Commissioner Kanatz, seconded by Commissioner Higgins that the
annual report be approved. Motion carried.
Audit Chairman Report: Commissioner Hintzman reported the following expenses during
1976:
$1,010.00 Lindquist and Vennum, attorneys
156.00 Secretarial assistant
75.60 charters printed
25.00 charter commissions' dinner
6.76 award certificates for a total of
$1,273.36.
Motion by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Asplund that the
report be approved. Motion carried.
Nominating Committee: Commissioner Hendrickx, chairman of the nominating committee,
placed the following names in nomination:
Chairman Edwin Theisen
Vice Chairman James Gillen
Secretary Barbara Swart.
Election of Chairman: Commissioner Kanatz was nominated for chairman by Commissioner
Swart, seconded by Commissioner Hintzman.
Motion by Commissioner Asplund, seconded by Commissioner Higgins that the
nominations be closed. Motion carried.
Commissioner Theisen stated that the commission had been divided, that
people should pull together to make the city a better place to live and
therefore withdrew his name for chairman. Motion by Commissioner Theisen,
seconded by Commissioner Hannay that the secretary be instructed to cast
a unanimous ballot for Commissioner Kanatz. Motion carried.
Commissioner Kanatz became the presiding officer.
Commissioner Hannay left the meeting at 8 p.m.
Election of Vice Chairman: Commissioner DeVries disagreed that the charter commission
had been torn apart, that the commissioners had been expressing their
individuality.
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Motion by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Papke that a white
ballot be cast for Commissioner Gillen. Motion carried.
Election of Secretary: Motion by Commissioner Gillen, seconded by Commissioner
DeVries that nominations close. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner
Hintzman, seconded by Commissioner Tubman that a white ballot be cast
for Commissioner Swart. Motion carried.
Appointments: Commissioner Hintzman was appointed audit chairman, and Commissioner
Theisen was appointed public relations chairman.
Brooklyn Center Kaleidoscope: Commissioner Asplund stated that it would be a good
idea that the charter commission participate in Kaleidoscope. Motion
by Commissioner Theisen, seconded by Commissioner Asplund that the
charter commission participate in Kaleidoscope, separate but near the
city exhibit. Commissioner DeVries amended the motion, seconded by
Commissioner Hintzman that Commissioner Asplund chair the committee.
The amendment passed. The main motion carried.
Commissioners Hendrickx and DeVries were appointed to the committee with
Commissioner Theisen being ex- officio member. Motion by Commissioner
Swart, seconded by Commissioner Nelson that the Executive Committee will
have the authority to pass on a plan and budget for Kaleidoscope. Motion
carried. Commissioner Asplund will prepare a budget.
Appointment Procedure: Commissioner Hintzman stated that the charter commission
developed an internal procedure to get people to apply for the commission.
The commission should work with the chief judge as to how he wants
appointments handled. There should be equal opportunity for all to apply.
Next meeting: Chairman Kanatz will talk to Judge Barbeau to arrange a special meeting
in March with the commission. Next regular meeting will be April 27.
Committees: Committees are as follows:
Chapters 1 to 4
James Gillen
Cheryl Asplund
Barb Swart
Mildred Hendrickx
Phyllis Papke
Chapters S 8
Vi Kanatz
Orlander Nelson
Mona Hintzman
Vince Tubman
Chapters 9 to 12
Ed Theisen
Rich Higgins
Bob DeVries
Frank Kampmeyer
Betty Johnson
Chairman Kanatz will contact Commissioner Hannay as to his committee
preference. Committees are to report areasfor further study.
Adjournment: Motion by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Gillen that the
meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Chairman Viola Kanatz
Secretary Barbara Swart=
Barbara Sexton
Secretarial Assistant