HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972 03-22 CHCMMinutes of the Proceedings of the
Brooklvn Center Charter Commission
March 22, 1972
The meeting was called to order by acting Chairman, John Winkelman at 7 :40 P.M.
Roll Call: Chairman Winkelman, Commissioners Hintzman, Erickson, Kampmeyer,
McArthur, Olson and Welsh. Commissioner Bush arrived after the roll call.
Members absent were: Commissioners Britts and Stanley. The Chairman noted
that he had been informed that Commissioners Dorff, Johnson, Vennewitz and
Gillen would be unable to attend.
Motion by Commissioner McArthur and seconded by Commissioner Kampmeyer to
approve the minutes of the March 8, 1972 meeting as submitted. Motion passed
unanimously.
The Chairman reminded the Commissioners of the vacancy on the Charter
Commission and that recommendation could be made at this time or privately
to the executive committee. The Chairman stated that one inquiry had been
received and one letter had been sent to the District Court submitting the name
of Vi Kanatz. Discussion was held.
The Chairman stated that copies of Don Poss' memo to Vern Ausen dated April 16,
1971 was mailed to each Commissioner. Discussion ensued relative to Mr.
Ausen's views as to the advantages of a Board of Adjustments and Appeals.
Commissioner Hintzman asked if a member of the Bloomington Board of Adjustments
and Appeals could speak on the advantages and disadvantages of a Board of
Appeals. Discussion was held.
Motion by Commissioner 'Nelsh and seconded by Commissioner McArthur to invite
Mayor Cohen and Councilmen Leary, Heck, Britts and Ausen to our next meeting.
Discussion was held. Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion ensued relative to the procedure to be followed. It was decided to
schedule Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Leary and Heck at 15 minute intervals
and each would have a 5 minute presentation. Mr. Ausen would be available for
any further questions the Commission would have since his presentation on
March 8th.
Discussion was held on Mayor Cohen's letter of March 1, 1972. It was decided
that Mayor Cohen and Councilmen Leary, Heck, Ausen and Britts be consulted as
resource people on two items listed in Mayor Cohen's letter. Mr. Tremere was
requested to obtain the voter turn -out totals for the last ten years.
The meeting adjourned at 10 :05 P.M.
Lorely Olson
Secretary