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Home My WebLink About1992 09-23 CHCABROOKLYN CENTER CHARTER COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 23, 1992 7:00 P.M, AGENDA NOTE: Meeting will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3, Approval. of July 15, 1992, Minutes (enclosed) 4. Correspondence A. Letter to SunPost RE: tonight's meeting B. Letter to NorthVest News RE: tonight's meeting C. Memo /Attachment to City Hall for Oct/Nov Newsletter Item 5. Old Business A. Sub Committee on Section 2.05, Vacancies in the Council 1. Action 6, New Business A. Material from Chamber of Commerce RE: Heritage Days 7. Next Meeting Date 8< Adjournment 1�1 CITY OF COOKLYN C ENTER 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 TELEPHONE: 569 -3300 FAX: 569 -3494 EMERGENCY POLICE FIRE 911 0 July 20, 1992 Mr. Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MDT 55430 Dear Mr. Splinter: This letter to ask you if there are any legislative changes made during the past year that the Charter Commission should be aware of and would prompt action on our part. We would appreciate a response from you by August 30, 1992. Thank you for your reply to this request. Sincerely, WA '7t'-'� t. C &L S& Allen Anderson Chairperson BROOKLYN CENTER CHARTER COMMISSION cb r!n�cn September 7, 1992 Brooklyn Center Charter Commission Brooklyn Center City Hall 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 Dear Commission Members: The purpose of this letter is to respond to your invitation to comment on the proposed Preamble to the City Charter. First, I thank you for the opportunity to provide comment. As an original member of the City Government Study Commission whose work led to the adoption of the charter and later as a member and chair of the Charter Commission, I am appreciative of the work you members are continuing to perform for the citizens of our community. Second, the proposed Preamble reads well and is of substance. However, there is one minor technical correction which needs to be made. In the introductory paragraph's second sentence, you use the word "insure." The proper word to be used is "ensure." While either word could be deemed acceptable, our culture generally uses the word "insure" when we reference protection against loss, accident or death and money is the common denominator. "Ensure" on the other hand is the usual spelling for "make sure or certain" that something will happen or be maintained. So, I respectfully suggest you give consideration to changing that one word in the Preamble. Sincerely, Donn H. Escher 3107 -65th Avenue North Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 TO: ALL CHARTER COMMISSION MEMBERS Allen Anderson Ulyssess Boyd Ron Christensen Edward Commers Donald Gilbert David Hildebrandt Myrna Kragness Tony Kuefler Everett Lindh Marie Nyquist Eileen Oslund Dennis Snook Susan Warner Ted Willard Beverly Wolfe FROM: Allen Anderson, Chairperson DATE: July 22, 1992 RE: Proposed Changes to Section 2.05 of the City Charter Pursuant to actions taken at our meeting on July 15, 1992, enclosed is a copy of the cover letter and the ordinance format as presented to the City Council. This item will be on the City Council agenda for Monday, July 27, 1992. We have been informed that this item should be discussed at 7:15 p.m., so if you can and wish to attend, please be there by that time. If you should have any questions, please contact me at 560-1727. Thanks to you all for your many efforts on the wording on this section. cb Encls. T0: Todd Paulson, Mayor Phil Cohen, Councilmember Jerry Pedlar, Councilmember David Rosene, Councilmember Celia Scott, Councilmember FROM: Allen Anderson, Chairperson Brooklyn Center Charter Commission DATE: July 22, 1992 RE: Proposed Changes to Section 2.05 of the City Charter This memo is to advise you that the Charter Commission on July 15, 1992, unanimously approved wording changes to Section 2.05, Vacancies in the Council, of the City Charter. Proposed wording for this section is enclosed. In summary, the reasons for the proposed changes are to provide for more specific directions as to how a council vacancy would be filled. The Commission felt modifications were needed in light of the fact that council member and mayor terms are now four years. Therefore, it is proposed that in the case of a vacated term of office being less than one year, the City Council will appoint. In the case of a vacated term of office being one year or longer, a regular or special election shall be held. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 410.12 Subdivision 7, the Brooklyn Center Charter Commission recommends the adoption, by ordinance, of the attached proposed amendments to the Brooklyn Center City Charter. This item has been placed on the City Council agenda for July 27, 1992. If the City Council does not approve this charter amendment, it is the wishes of the Charter Commission to put this item to the vote of the people and place it on the ballot for the general election in 1992. Thanks for your consideration. cc: Charlie LeFevere, City Attorney All Charter Commission Members 0 CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Notice is hereby given that a public hearing., will be held on the day of at P.M. at the City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, to consider An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the Brooklyn Center City Charter. Auxillary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance, Please contact the Personnel Coordinator at 561-5440 to make arranxements. ORDINANCE NO. MG-111"m -W=3,54� THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 2,05 of the Brooklyn Center City Charter is hereby amended as follows: Section 2.05 VACANCIES IN THE COUNCIL. [The office of Mayor or Council member shall become vacant upon death, resignation, removal from office in any manner authorized by law or forfeiture of the office.] XhaD, rjLdaw. a v 11(n City QQuAa"Ust uf its nccurrence, The Mayor or Council member shall forfeit the office for (1) lack at any time during the term of affice of an) qualification for the office prescribed by this �harter or by law,. t2) violation of any express prohibition of this charter, (3) conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude, (or) (4) failure to attend three onsecutive regular Meetings of the Council without being ex-cused by the Council( I de; parf,Urf- rif caaL�d PrnTA_th"!ty-_ [A vacanev in the Council shall filled temporarily by the Council and then by the vaters for the remainder of the term a,t the next regular ele unless that election occurs within one hundred (100) days from the occurrence of the vacancy, this period being necessary to allow time for candidates to file— The Council by a majority vote of all its remaining members shall appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy until the person elected to serve the remainder of the unexpired term takes office. If the Council fails to fill a vacancy within thirty (30) days, the election authorities shall call a special elec'tion to fill the vacancy. The election will be held not sooner than ninety (90) days and not later than one hundred twenty (120" days following the occurrence of the vacancy and to be otherwise governed by the provisions of Section 4.03, special elections. The quorum of the Council consists of three (3) members, if at any time the membership of the council is reduced to less than three Q), the remaining members may by unanimous action appoint additional members to raise the membership to three (3)-] It unezpjZe�j term of the cQuncJJ varazcy is 1,ess t QUP YII tita CQu.U!;JJ_J1" mio"I'VI vote of &11- rPa&JnJm,- bpr to fill the vacancv, if meM-� a qualifiad pergon t ha -fti :a- t In f i U a v i I h i n -11irU the City leztlsw to fill the 69 ORDINANCE NO, a v. Ih (901 dAy5--Auj� (120) d tPXgL_QL_thP counct! vacd=y--Ja 51&11 be rajjeA--hy-�P �QuLQjj b,L -tPY zdrr twawty I �he P, V'ta��nc-v aid t L otb�eryLL govqLaed--by tba p_r U_=M_tjUn awn the uTjeZ4Urgd ter-B. a '0rJjWXj--electj= '-7. 'Ila _f'I COT- Mezbkx�;! it ,ogirs to rAj5p tba-Me-Zbanall�n to tbjZP-sa—QL-- Section 2, This ordinance shall become effective after publication an,;4_ oi(j) days following its adoption. Adot -Ieed this daV Mayor, Todd Paulson 0 ATIFS" Deputy Clerk T?ffe Datei Underline indicates new matter, brackets indicate matter to be deleted. .7 O OHS CELEBRATING 0 ER August 28, 1992 Dear Friends: Working in conjunction with area schools, governmental and civic organizations, the Brooklyn Center and North Hennepin Chambers of Commerce are sponsoring our communities' first annual "HERITAGE FESTIVAL" on Saturday, October 24, 1992. This festival will be a celebration of the uniqueness and diversity of the cultures that shape our communities. To make sure that this festival is a success, we need your help. Enclosed are flyers describing the Heritage Festival on one side and seeking participants on the other. We are looking for people who are willing to share an ethnic craft, talent or story or who would like to participate in our parade. We are also looking for individuals who would like to sell items at our bazaar. Would you please distribute the enclosed flyers to anyone you think would enjoy being a part of the Heritage Festival? If you need additional flyers, you can either make your own copies or we can provide you with them. Your help in getting the word out about the Heritage Festival is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions about the Heritage Festival or if you need additional flyers, please call me at the Brooklyn Center Chamber of Commerce, 566 -8650. Sincerely, Mary etch Brooklyn Center Chamber of Commerce I HERITAGE Y-0 CELEBRATIN 0 FESTRML "UNITED NATIONS DAY" SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1992 PURPOSE: To encourage a climate within our communities that is sensitive and welcoming to a changing and diversified population. To offer an opportunity whereby ALL residents can experience a sense of belonging and ownership within their community. To celebrate the myriad of activities already happening that promote cooperation between various cultures. LOCATION: PARTICIPANTS: Park Center Senior High ACTIVITIES: Monday– Friday, October 19 -23 7300 Brooklyn Boulevard Optional projects within the schools Brooklyn Park, MN Multi- cultural Business After Hours Joint Chamber of Commerce meeting Brooklyn Center Chamber of Commerce North Hennepin Chamber of Commerce City of Brooklyn Center City of Brooklyn Park City of Maple Grove City of Osseo Brooklyn Center School District #286 Osseo School District #279 Anoka School District #11 Robbinsdale School District #281 North Hennepin Community College Hennepin Technical College Area Churches Saturday, October 24— United Nations Day" 11:00 Parade 12 -7 p.m. Cultural Displays Brooklyn Township display "Taste of America" Cultural Experiences Ethnic Entertainment Bazaar 7 -9 p.m. Variety Program Professional Ethnic Artists Student Participation 9– Midnight Teen Dance PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION Name Address City Country Nation 4 Please know you are sincerely invited to participate. If you are interested, fill out this form and return to: Brooklyn Center Chamber of Commerce 6205 Earle Brown Drive, Suite 110 Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 or call 566 -8650. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1992 11:00 am 9:00 pm Parade Cultural Experiences Displays Bazaar Variety Program Phone TALENT: Teaching the ethnic craft of Storytelling Performing: U Dance U Music U Drama Other Times Available: I will need: U Table O Electrical Outlet U Other U Sign (specify wording) State Zip (AUDIO VISUAL CANNOT BE PROVIDED) REGISTRATION DEADUNE IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1992. *0 Recommended by Phone Contacted by Date