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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966 05-24 CHCM1'I1+[TTiES OF THE BROOKLYN CENTE7, CROT'ET' COMMISSION TIME PLACE: The Brooklyn Center Charter Commission met at the Village 0 Hall, 7100 Osseo Road at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday May 24, 1966. THOSE PRESENT: William Arrell, Joseph Barnes, Arthur Callahan Renry Dorff, Marie Erickson, Robert Johnson, Raymond Matthys, Barbara Swart, Virginia Pesch, Ward Whalen, and John Winkelman. Elisabeth Bush arrived at 8:05 p.m., Quentin Gustafson arrived at 8 :17 p.m. and Wilfred Zalaznik arrived at 8:35 p.m. THOSE ABSENT: Charles Nichols. The meeting was called to order by Chairman William Arrell at 8 :01 p.m. The Chairman reported that Gus Gustafson would be late. Roll call was taken. Jean Lind of the League of Women Voters was present. Bill Arrell reported that he met with Mary Jane Gustafson and that an article would appear in the Brooklyn Center Press. The first article will be the background of the Charter Commission. There will be a series on Charter commission progress as often as possible. Art Callahan reported that due to classes, he will be attending, it will cause him to be late to meetings for the next five months. The commission members present agreed that this would not hinder his participa— tion. Mr. Ted Willard asked that he be able to come before the commission at a future meeting to discuss his opinions on the budget section. The Commission agreed that no copy of the proposed rough draft of the Brooklyn Center Charter be given outside of the commission meetings because it could tend to confuse the public. Gus Gustafson, Chairman of the Public Relations Committee said that the public relations committee should get together and work up the articles for the paper,prior to the Thursday meetings scheduled with Mary Jane Gustafson. Motion was made by John Winkelman and seconded by Art Callahan that the minutes of the May 10, 1966 meeting be amended to read "what a quorum should be." Motion carried unanimously. Bob Johnson continued review of Chapter 3, Chapter 3 Section 3, stands Section 3,05 stands Section 3.06 line 28, question was raised as to the correct english. Discussion was.held, Motion was made by Art Callahan and seconded by Marie Erickson that we accept Section 3.06 as it stands. 13 in favor, 1 against. Motion carried. Charter Commission Minutes 2. May 24, 1966 Chapter 3, Section 3,07 stands Section 3 0 08 line 8 remove »orn,, cbprigo ito %Off,. Sttmds Section 3,09 stands Section 3.10 stands Section 3.11 stands Chapter 3 stands approved as reviewed. Chapter 4 10 Section 4,01 siends Section 4 stands Section 4.03 stands Section 4.04 question was raised as to whether "without party designation" should be used. Motion was made by Betsy Bush that "Without party designa— tion" be removed. There was no second to the motion. Motion died. Section 4.06 stands Section 4.07 stands Chapter 4 stands approved as reviewed. Joe Barnes began review of Chapter 5. Chanter 5, Section 5.01 stands Section 5.02 line 8, add "or" to read 'initiative or referendum. Line 9, remove "or recall", Motion was made by Barbara Swart and seconded by Marie Erickson that Section 5.02 be approved as amended. Motion carried unanimously. Section 5.03 stands Section 5.04 line 32, add "municipal" to read "last municipal election Art Callahan moved and Marie Erickson seconded that Section 5.04 be approved as ammended 13 in favor, 1 abstained. Motion carried. Section 5.04 stands as corrected. Section 5.05 line 29, add "municipal" to read "regular municipal election line 31, question was raised on "committee of sponsors. No change was made. Stands. Motion was made by Art Callahan and seconded by Bob Johnson for a special order of business. 10 in favor, 4 against. Motion carried. Joe Barnes continued review of Chapter 5. Section 5,07 stands Section 5.08 stands Section 5.09 question was raised on "registered voters Marie Erickson will check out "registered voters" as to vahether a state law or a municipal law. Charter Commiesion Minutes 3 May 24, 1966 Chapter 5, Section 5.10 stands. Change ordinances to ordinance. (typographical error). Section 5.11 stands. Motion was made by Art Callahan and seconded by John Winkelman that Section 5.13 of the Richfield Charter be added to the Brooklyn Center Charter as Section 5.129 Referendum Ballots. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Marie Erickson and seconded by John Winkelman that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried unanimously. The macting adjourned at 10:50 p.m. Respectfully eubmi.tted, Lorely Olson, Secretary to the Charter Commission Chairman: William Arrell Secretary: Joseph Barnes ja TIM3 SO PLAZ'd: %6 lirod:=„° O'C'nter Chatw Zit at the Fil1w Rea. 7100 Ose elko noel at e:QO an Timaftyp V417 10 19664P The meating was called to order. by terms Willias Arrell at 6:02 P.m. 'The Mairman reported that Betsy ]huh Cmd Bob d son would not be present, and Barbara art and Art Callabom vwAfi be late, Stall call way taken. Motion was made by Remy Dorff and seconded by Joe 3arnes that the mi=tes of the April 26, 1966 meeting be droved as stibmltted. Nation car tied. unanimously, Gus Gustafson, chair pwn of the public relations committee reported that Bill. Arrel.l and he did not have a nesting with Y4wr Jane Gustafson, bat that Bill Arrel.l would try to see her this wed" The Chaim= s cted that in our public relations we key the Pablic informal on they general trant of the charter as we► 'Progress. Alice McPherson of the Leame of Wosen Voters was present. Ray Natt}gM be&n review of Chevter 2. Che -oter 2 Section 2.05 line 13, resove eaa and add Ineyor or line 16 add ar or remove lines 22 throu& 32 and 'dine 2 of nags 2 of 5action 2,05, Acid the following: scosmell. A its the Cotmoil shall be filled tmoorarily by the council .a then by the voters for the reftiwkr of the its= at the next regular eltation unless that eleaftan ocours within 60 days, this period being necessary to allow time for candidates to file. The onancil by a majority Tote of all its remaining afilUre shall aomoint a w person to fill the vacancy until tae par +;an elected to serm the xemaindor of the un xoired term takes gffice. If the council fails to rill a vacancy within.30 dam, the election zathorities shall call a sue ol. l election to fill tha vacancy. The election wilA beheld now ooner tlan 90 days and not later than. 120 following the occurnance of the v can$y m;:.d to be othei g rerned by the .orovisions of 6odtien 4.,03, "ecial `I.ectiothe. on nal pro,cosed ti.z of t.) Motion was smpde by Art Callahan and ss6oaded big John Wirlelmmu that Section 2.05 be accosted as revised.., Motion carried mmnizoaslYs 1 44. ell y SS i5 f.Y oi 1 44. ell