HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976 04-21 CHCMMinutes of the Proceedings of the
BROOKLYN CENTER CHARTER COMMISSION
0 Wednesday, April 21, 1976
Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Henry Dorff at 7:35 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Cheryl Asplund, Glen Bullick, Robert DeVries, Henry Dorff,
Mildred Hendrickx, Richard Higgins, James Gillen, Edwin Theisen, Orlander
Nelson, and Walter Vennewitz were present.
Absent: Commissioners Vi Kanatz (out -of- town), Frank Kampmeyer (conflict), Mona
Hintzman (conflict), Barbara Swart and Betty Johnson were absent.
Minutes: Motion by Commissioner Gillen, seconded by Commissioner DeVries that the
minutes be approved. Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Gillen, seconded by Commissioner Theisen that
beginning immediately the minutes include a synopsis of all discussion
during the meeting, cf all subjects, and by all persons. Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Gillen, seconded by Commissioner Theisen that
Chairman Dorff investigate some form of recording to use at meetings to
meet our needs and report back as soon as possible. Motion was amended
that the chairman in concert with executive committee is to purchase it
before the next meeting, seconded by Commissioner Theisen. Both motions
carried. Blair Tremere will check into the possibility of renting a
recorder. A recommendation will be made to the city manager that the
city purchase a recorder.
Joint Charter Commissions meeting: Commissioners Dorff, DeVries and Gillen
attended dinner with secretarial assistant, Barbara Sexton. About 100
communities out of 825 have a home rule charter. It is the obligation of
charter commissions to study their own charter, consult with the council
and city manager as to how it is working. Minutes of that meeting will
be distributed.
Ward Systems Group I Report: Motion by Commissioner Vennewitz, seconded by
Commissioner Higgins to accept the report. If the statutory limits were
not reached, amount of campaign expenditures are not filed. Motion carried
Group II Report: Report was read. Discussion on whether or not there
would be vote trading with ward system. Motion by Commissioner Gillen,
seconded by Commissioner Higgins that the report be accepted. Motion
carried.
Group III Report: Two parts are complete, three parts are nearly complete,
therefore, report will be summarized and mailed within two weeks. Motion
by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Hendrickx to approve
report. Motion carried.
Alternative Amendment: Chairman Dorff read letter from Commissioner DeVries that
Charter Commission would be open to a law suit from petitioners if another
amendment were also on the ballot. Cor,missioner`DeVries'source was Orville
is Peterson, an attorney on the St. Paul Charter Commission. Motion by
Commissioner DeVries, seconded by Commissioner Gillen that our counsel get
an opinion from the attorney general in writing as to the probability of
a court test. Motion carried.
April 21, 1976
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Charter Amendment Petition: Chairman Dorff submitted the charter amendment petition
to the City Council on Monday, April 19 at approximately 7:40 p.m.
for processing. It was accepted and noted in the record.
If the amendment passes, certain housekeeping measures will need to be
taken. At least two other chapters will need to be changed.
Next meetings: Public hearings will be held on the Charter Amendment Petition on
May 6 at the Brooklyn Center High School Cafetorium and on May 13 at
the community center social hall. Both meetings are on Thursday at
7:30 pm.
Adjourment: Motion by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Bullick that
the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9 :25
p .m.
Respectfully submitted:
Chairman: Henry Dorf f
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Secretary: Barbara Swart
Barbara Sexton
Secretarial Assistant
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