HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966 01-11 CHCM3 TKT CEN'T'ER CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING
TITS &.PLACE: The Brooklyn Center Charter Commission met at the Village
Hall, 7100 Osseo Road at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 11,
1966,
THOSE PRESENT: William Arrell, Joseph Barnes, Henry Dorff, Maxie Erickson
Quentin Gustafson, Robert Johnson, Barbara Swart,
Virginia Tesch, Ward Whalen, Wilfred Zalaznik arrived
at 8:05 p.m., Elizabeth Bush and Raymond Matthys arrived
at 8:06 p.m., Arthur Callahan arrived at 8:20 p.m. and
Charles Nichols arrived at 8:24 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman William Arrell at 8.00 p,,m, Roll
call was taken.
The Chairman reported that Mayor Cohen has promised that we would have t
Charter Commission listed by the door of the Village Hall.
Motion was made by Henry Dorff and seconded by Marie Erickson that the
minutes of the December 14th meeting be amended to read "will be wiiui±eld
until Motion carried unanimously,
Henry Dorff, Audit Chairman, reported the expenditures of the Charter
Commission for the past year.
Motion was made by Ward Whalen and seconded by Joe Barnes that the audit
report be adopted. Motion carried unanimously,
S Gus Gustafson, Chairman of the Public Relations Committee, reported that
an article would appear in the January 12th Brooklyn Center Press regaz'ding
the vacancy on the Commission and informing the public of their right to
recommend a replacement to the court.
The Chairman retorted that he appeared before the Brooklyn Center Jayceets
to give them background of the Charter Commission.
The Chairman, directed Joe Barnes to contact Mr. Puncochar and get any
materials that belong to the Charter Commission and have him sign all rinutes.
Maxie Erickson reported she had two names to report to the Commission as
�ooebible revlacements• C. D. (Sandy) Sandberg and Leslie Themes, The
Chairman reported that the Executive Committee did send a recommendation
to the court and that the names submitted by Marie Erickson would be kept
on record for futuro reference; The Chairman read the Executive Committee's
letter to +lo.dge Pos$een.
Marie Erickson suggested setting up tentative dates for the Charter hearings
for the public. Discussion was held. The following tentative dates were
suggested by Chuck Nichols:
March 22 Sub committee rough draft
June 20 Finished rough draft
September 6 Public Hearing
September 20 Public hearing
October 19 Publication
October 26 Publication
Charter Commission Minutes 2. January '9W
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MaClay Hyde, Charter Consultant, discussed his memos he had prepared on
questions asked of him at the vrevious meetings.
Motion was made by Chuck Nichols and seconded by Art Callahan that the
secretary be instructed to purchase sixteen looseleaf notebooks with
dividers for each member of the Commission. Motion carried unanimously.
MaClay Hyde discussed Chapter 2 Section 2.05 with the Commission.
Motion was made by Ward Whalen and seconded by Will Zalaznik that the
meeting be adjourned. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 v.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lorely Olson
Secretary to the
Charter Commission
Chairman: William Arrell
Secretary; Jose-oh Barnes