HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964 07-28 CHCMMINMES OF THE NINTH MEETING OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER
CHARTER COMMISSION
TIME PLACE: The Charter Commission of Brooklyn Center met on Tuesday
July 28 1964, at 8 :00 P. M. in the Council Chambers at the Village
Hall on Osseo Road.
THOSE PRESENT: William Arrell, Joseph Barnes, Marie Erickson, Quentin
Gustafson, Marshall Jacobson, Robert Johnson, Raymond Matthys, Robert
Puncochar, Ward Whalen, Virginia Tesch, Barbara Swart, Phyllis Zeller.
THOSE ABSENT: Arthur Callahan, Donn Escher, Charles Nichols.
The meeting was called to order by William Arrell, Chairman, at 8 :07 P. TM.
Roll Call was taken with nine members present. Marshall Jacobson arrived at
8 :08 P. M. Quentin Gustafson and Robert Johnson arrived at 8 :12 P. M.
The Executive Committee report of July 23 1964 was read and recorded as
progressive.
Quentin Gustafson moved, Robert Johnson seconded, that we accept the minutes
of the Sixth and Seventh meeting as reviewed by the Executive Committee. Motion
carried 11 -1.
Marie Erickson moved, Barbara Swart seconded, that we approve the minutes of
the eighth meeting as read. Motion carried.
The pros and cons of Home Rule Charter discussion was continued from previous
meetings using "Advantages and Disadvantages of Home Rule Charter" and
Principles and Problems of Charter Making" as a guide.
Ward Whalen moved, Marie Erickson seconded that we continue the study of
Principles and problems of charter making at the next meeting. Motion carried.
Ward Whalen moved, Marie Erickson seconded, that we recess until August 25,
1964. Discussion followed. Motion carried.
The secretary was instructed to notify Donn Escher and Arthur Callahan of the recess
until August 25th.
Marshall Jacobson moved, Ward Whalen seconded, that we adjourn. Motion
carried unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 10 :33 P. M.
Submitted by
Robert Puncochar
Secretary
July 23, 1964
The Executive Committe met in Executive Session to discuss the matte&
of Public Relations and to form a Public ?relations p:6ogramo Kinutes of
p�Qvfoaas meetings w&ve also --eviessd,
The following Rublic Kalations Poogi -am was outlines
Statement_ of Policy: 'roe Public Relations Committee will submit any
aeton o� item of inte•pest that appeaas to be newsworthyto the Executive
Committee fo7 approval o= any memeber may submit items to the Executive
Committee fov approval before release to any news media
Pvogwams
1 Present Commis3io€a Membev profiles to the news media a .few at a
time,,. At the same time profiles are presented also invite resi-
dants and vepresentiv es of interested organizations to attend
mee' i.ngs,
2 Approint a Public Relatisargs Committee consisting of Quentin ustafson
V'ivginia Teach, and Phyllis Zeller,
3 Furnish Appvowed Minutes of the meetings to the Village Council and
to any other interested citizens,
4 Public Relatiexs Committee will also vefew to "A Guide to Chartew
Commission, page 14
The Executive Committee in review of the minutes of meetings one thv.0
five (1-5), found no need to ee-gveite minutes of said meetings as previously
appizowed by the Commis3ion,
Respectfully submitted,
William Aev-ell� Chaipman
Ward Whalen, Vice Chairman
Robev-t Puncochar Secretary