HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965 05-11 CHCMMINUTES OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER CHARTER COMMISSION
Is TIME PLACE: The Brooklyn Center Charter Commission met at the Village
Hall, 7100 Osseo Road at 8 :00 P.M. on Tuesday May 11, 1965.
THOSE PRESENT: William Arrell, Joseph Barnes, Marie Erickson, Quentin
Gustafson, Robert Johnson, Raymond Matthys, Charles Nichols,
Barbara Swart, Ward Whalen, Wilfred Zalaznik, Phyllis Zeller,
Arthur Callcxh_3n trrived at 8 :16 P M .,Robert Puncochar at 8 :20 and
Henry Dorff at 8:22 P.M.
THOSE ABSENT: Virginia Tesch.
William Arrell, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 8 :00 P.M. Joseph
Barnes moved, Quentin Gustafson seconded that the approval of the minutes
and all reports be acted on after our guest had spoken. Carried unanimously.
Professor Thomas Scott of the University of Minnesota discussed the various
forms of municipal government and answered questions concerning these
various forms of government.
Marie Erickson moved, .Arthur Callahan seconded, that the minutes of the
April 13th meeting be approved as submitted. Carried unanimously.
Nichols moved, Matthys seconded, that the minutes of the April 27th meeting
be approved as submitted. Carried unanimously.
A report was made by Chairman Arrell of his discussion with Professor Charles
Backstrom of the University of Minnesota Political Science Department.
Marie Erickson moved, Raymond Matthys seconded, that we reconsider the
motion that Professor Anderson's remarks to Robert Johnson be included with
the minutes of the April 27th meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Remarks
of Professor Anderson be stricken from the April 27th meeting.
The Chairman instructed the secretary to write a letter to Professor Anderson
apologizing for including his comments to Robert Johnson in the minutes.
Ward Whalen moved, Raymond Matthys seconded, that we rescind that part
of the motion on Page 2 of the May 26th, 19 64 meeting that states "All
members voting" and add the following, "all members having the opportunity to
vote". Motion was carried unanimously.
The vote on whether the Charter Commission should proceed with the drafting
of a charter was made by a secret ballot. Vote carried 14 -1.
Marie Erickson moved, Ward Whalen seconded, that we invite Professor
Backstrom to appear before the Charter Commission at his convenience.
Carried unanimously.
Phyllis Zeller moved, Nichols seconded, that we send a card to Virginia
Tesche
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Ward Whalen moved, Wilfred Zalaznik seconded, that we adjourn at 10:30
P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Puncochar, Secretary
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