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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 03-27 CHCABrooklyn Center Charter Commission Meeting Agenda 7 :OD p ru. Wednesday, Mare* 2?, 2002 Brooklyn Center City Hoff Conference Room A Note: park in SOUM parking 1 64 enter the WEST door, and ase the old elevator to the 2nd floor 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of minutes of the January 23, 2002 meeting 4. Old Business a. report from the Subcommittee on Wards R. Carl Wolter, chair b. do we still want to invite City Clerk Sharon Knutson to meet with us to discuss the election process as it exists in Brooklyn Center (initially requested at our January 24, 2001 meeting) 5. New Business a. audit report James Holst, Audit chair b. 3 vacancies on the commission.... need to get them filled.. ....note item in the Feb/Mar 2002 City Watch newsletter ....note letter to Lauri Winter at the Brooklyn Center Post c. report re: March 18 meeting with City Council d. Commission Recognition reception on Monday, April 15 at 6:30 at West Fire Station e. discuss the Campaign Finance issue as it relates to City elections ff, other new business 6. next meeting.... 7:00 Wednesday, June 26 Mark your calendars now 7. adjournment tccz.a 13 February 2002 Brooklyn Center Charter Commission Subcommittee on Wards In attendance: Eileen Oslund, Bob Cambanes, Richard Theis, Carl Wolter Absent: Stan Leino. Items discussed: 1. It was felt that a "public hearing" or "survey" was not needed. 2. The section of the City Charter that deals with "At Large" election. 3. The three primary ways to amend the charter: Amendments originating with the City Council, Amendments originating with the Charter Commission, Amendments originating with the People. A. An amendment originating with the Charter Commission shall be accepted by 213 affirmative vote of the actual membership with never less than eight affirmative votes. B. If passed the amendment shall be transmitted to the City Council as a "Recommended Amendment" or an "Amendment Adopted by Commission Resolution". 1. "Recommended Amendment" is one which the City Council may or may not enact by ordinance. 2. "Amendment Adopted by Commission Resolution" is an amendment that shall be submitted to the voters. (The Council chooses the ballot wording.) 4. That the Charter Commission should vote on whether to continue pursuing this. S. There are various possible scenarios: A. 4 Wards with 1 council person from each B. 3 Wards with 1 council person from each and one at large. C. 2 Wards with 2 council people from each D. At Large —the current situation. C_ Other? More or fewer council people BROOKLYN CENTER CHARTER COMMISSION Court Appointed The Charter Commission reviews the existing charter, considers proposed changes and makes recommendations to the City Council, and safeguards the concept of Home -Rule under the existing charter and Home Rule provisions in the state statutes. Commissioners serve a four -year term, up to two consecutive terms. Chairperson and fourteen members. Sylvester Knapp James D. Holst Richard C. Theis Chair 2002 6107 Bryant Ave N (30) 3006 Thurber Road (29) 7221 Riverdale Road (30) 561 -0515 561 -8738 560 -0108 e BCKLIP @MSN.com e- rnail: richard c. theis@ci.Minneapolis.mn.us e -mail: knapp013 @tc.umn.edu 3/12/97 3/14/05 2/12/2001- 2/12/05* 6�fi /95� -b /7103 Stanley Leino R. Carl Wolter Roni M. Brunner Secretary 2002 6807 Willow Lane (30) 4701 Twin Lake Ave N (29) 7118 France Ave N (29) 561 -5267 537 -5330 560 -2531 e-mail e -mail: rb200lbugs@hotnail.com e-mail: flyfmn@spacestar.net 3/21/95- 3/22/03 2/12/2001- 2/12/05* 3/13/97- 3/11/05 vacancy Walter R. Bursch Harold Middleton vacancy 6221 Shingle Creek Pkwy #608 (30) 5418 Oliver Ave N (30) vacancy 561 -6739 549 -5594 e -mail e-mail: Hjannifer@mediaone.net *Member can be reappointed to one 6/28/96 6/26/04 11/30/98- 4/20/05 more term at that time. Robert Cambanes Eileen Oslund 1/25/02 Vice Chair 2002 6000 Ewing Ave N (29) 6812 Zenith Ave N (29) 537 -2858 561 -9236 e-mail e -mail: rcambanes@startribune.com 10/30/01- 10/30/05* 7/21/99-7/20/03* Todd Paulson Elizabeth Dorsey Hatle 6408 Willow Lane (30) 5508 Logan Ave N (30) 561 -3834 560 -3589 a -majl: toddpaulson@mediaone.net e -mail: dorseyhatle @usfamily.net 3/21/95 5/8/03 3/12/97- 3/12/05 Excerpt from the Brooklyn Center ON Watch newsletter for FebruarylMarch 2002; Charter Commission Seeks Members The Brooklyn Center Charter Commission has member vacancies. This is a voluntary position of civic participation. The Charter Commission meets quarterly, generally the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at City Hall. The Charter Commission reviews the City's Charter, which is the governing constitution of the city. Interested persons can call City Clerk Sharon Knutson at 763 -569 -3300 for information. Final appointment will be made by the Fourth Judicial District Court. (Copy of Notice posted in City Hall) Volunteer Opportunity Brooklyn Center Charter Commission The Brooklyn Center Charter Commission has member vacancies. This is a voluntary position of civic participation. The Charter Commission meets quarterly, generally the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at City Hall. The Charter Commission reviews the City's Charter, which is the governing constitution of the city. Interested persons can call City Clerk Sharon Knutson at 763 -569 -3300 for information. Final appointment will be made by the Fourth Judicial District Court. Sharon Knutson City Clerk Page I of 1 Yknaw From: syknapp <knapp013 @tc.umn.edu> To: Lauri Winters <LWinters @mnsun.com> Cc: Judge Burke kevin.burke @co.hennepin.mn.us sharon Knutson <SKnutson@ci.brooklyn- center.mn.us> Sent: Monday, March 11, 2002 3:32 PM Subject: Brooklyn Center Charter Commission vacancies Dear Lauri, Once again the Brooklyn Center Charter Commission has 3 vacancies. Accordingly, we ask you to again publish an article in the Brooklyn Center Post, noting the need for volunteers and noting the following: -the purpose of the Commission is to (1) periodically review the existing City Charter, (2) consider proposed changes and make recommendations for change to the City Council or to the electorate, and (3) safeguard the concept of Home Rule under the existing charter and Home Rule provisions of the state statutes. -the Commission meets quarterly, generally on the 4th Wednesday of the month, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. interested Brooklyn Center residents can call City Clerk Sharon Knutson at 763 -569 -3300 or Commission Chair Sy Knapp at 763 560 -0108 for more information. -all appointments are made by the Chief Judge of the Hennepin County District Court Thanks much Lauri. If you have questions, call me at 763 -560 -0108. Thanks/ Sy Knapp 3/11/02