HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974 09-25 CHCMMinutes of the Proceedings of
BROOKLYN CENTER CHARTER COMMISSION
Wednesday, September 25, 1974
City Hall, 8 P.M.
Call to order: The meeting was caled4to order by Chairman Henry Dorff at 8:10 P.M.
Roll Call: Commissioners Bullick, Bush, Dorff, Gillen, Hintzman, Johnson, Kampmeyer,
(11) Swart, Theisen, Vennewitz and Welsh were present. Dan Hartman and
Barbara Sexton were also present.
Absent: Commissioners Kanatz (ill), Olson and Stanley were absent.
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Minutes: Motion by Commissioner Hintzman, seconded by Commissioner Kampmeyer that
the minutes of April 24, 1974 be approved. Motion carried
Changes in Rules of Procedure: Motion by Commissioner Gillen, seconded by
Commissioner Hintzman that a simple majority of all members shall
constitute a quorum to do business. Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Gillen, seconded by Commissioner Kampmeyer that
a simple majority of those voting on the question will rule except to
any question changing the charter, a 2/3 membership will be required.
Motion carried.
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Correspondence: Chairman Dorff read a letter of resignation from Fred Stanley.
Vacancy appointment: Motion by Commissioner Swart, seconded by Commissioner
Kampmeyer to accept the recommendation of the Executive Committee
that the name of Richard Higgins of 7037 Dupont Avenue North be
submitted to the Chief Judge of District Court for appointment to the
Charter Commission. Motion was carried.
Public Relations Chairman: Motion by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner
Hintzman accepting the appointment of Commissioner Theisen as Public
Relations Chairman. Motion carried.
Limit number of terms: Commissioner Swart will study other city charters to check
whether mayor and councilmembers are limited in number of terms or
any other restrictions on these offices.
Next meeting: Date of the next Charter Commission meeting was set for Wednesday,
January 22, 1975.
Adjournment: Motion by Commissioner Gillen, seconded by Commissioner Hintzman that
the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned
at 9:15 P.M.
Chairman: Henry Dorff
Secretary: Barbara Swart
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Sexton
Secretarial Assistant