Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965 04-27 CHCM4&approved Minutes MINUTES OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER CHARTER COMMISSION Time Place: The Brooklyn Center Charter Commission met at the Village Hall, 7100 Osseo Road at 8 :00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 27, 1965. Those Present: Will Zalaznik, Art Callahan, Marie Erickson, Barbara Swart, Phyllis Zeller, Ward Whalen, Bill Arrell, Henry Dorff, Quentin Gustafson, Ray Matthys, Joseph Barnes, Virginia Tesch arrived at 9 :45. Those Absent: Charles Nichols, Bob Puncochar, Robert Johnson. The meeting was called to order at 8 :02 by Chairman, Bill Arrell. A motion was made by Will Zalaznik, seconded by Art Callahan that the usual order of business be dispensed until after our guest, Mr. John Nordberg had been given an opportunity to meet with the Commission. Motion carried unanimously Art Callahan moved, Ray Matthys seconded the motion that all reports also be delayed until after 10 :00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman, Bill Arrell, introduced Mr. Ed Euteneur and his son Dennis who had attended our meeting for scholastic purposes, Mr. Arrell introduced and welcomed our Brooklyn Center tax assessor, Mr, John Nordberg, who had been invited to appear before us. Mr. Nordberg proceeded to explain the duties of a tax assessor and the various methods he uses in assessing property. A question and answer period followed Mr. Nordberg's presentation. Due to our regular secretary's absence, a motion was made by Art Callahan., seconded by Barbara Swart that we act on our previous meetings' minutes at our next regular meeting of the Charter Commission, Motion carried unanimously. An oral report was given by Quentin Gustafson relative to Bob Johnson's interview with Professor Anderson of the University of Minnesota. Henry Dorff moved, Quentin Gustafson seconded the motion that we have copies made of the report and attached to our minutes for a permanent record. Motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Ward Whalen, seconded by Barbara Swart that the date of May 11, 1965, the second Tuesday in May, 1965 be set for the taking of a vote by secret ballot by the Commission as to whether the Commission is to proceed, or not to proceed with the drafting of a Home Rule Charter, All members of the Commission to be notified prior to the date of May 11, 1965 of the vote. Motion carried, 10 for, 1 against. Art,Callahan moved, Henry Dorff seconded the motion that the ballots should be mailed out prior to the May 11th meeting. These ballots may then be mailed or delivered directly to William Arrell, Chairman, if a particular commission member is unable to attend the May llth meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Charter Comm. Mts (Cont'd) W At 10:30 Henry Dorff moved, Phyllis Zeller seconded the motion that there be a special order of business to continue the work of the Commission. Chairman, Bill Arrell, reported that Bob Johnson is trying to contact Professor Baxtrum of the U of M to appear before us at our May llth meeting: Marie Erickson moved, Barbara Swart seconded the motion that if Professor Baxtrum is unable to attend that an alternate speaker be obtained from the League of Minnesota Municipalities. Motion carried unanimously. Marie Erickson moved, Ray Matthys seconded the motion that we adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10;48 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Phyllis Zeiler; Acting Secretary 1]