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S E P T EX BE R 2 5, 1991
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11 'Call to Order
2. Roll Call
31 Approval- of March 27, 1991, Minutes "Enclosed)
4 Correspondence
A. Letters to Post)' Nor thWest News
B. Letter to New Members: Gilbert, Kragness, 0slund
C. Letter to Mavor Paulson
D. New Membership Roster (Enclosed)
(I) Any correction-s/additions?
E. Business Ethics Policy (Previously Mailed)
F. New Pages of Section 3.01, Council. Xeetings, per Ordinance Change
(Enclosed)
5. Old Busine-ss:.
A. Section 2,05, Vacancies in the Council
I Commit
j" Xi nut&=-�/ Discussi on/Recommendati arts from Sub
(Enclosed)
0. New Business
7, jv'ext Xeeting Date
8. Adjournment
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September 9, 1901
Mr, john Kerr, Editor
Post Publishing Company
8301 Bass Lake Road
New Hope, NN 55423
Dear Mr, Kerr:
Please be advised that the Brooklyn Qnter Charter Commission w ill meet on
Wednesday, September 25, 1991, at 7 F.K in the City Council Chambers at
City Hall. Please publish this in the Brooklyn Center Post prior to that
meeting data.
Thank yo
Sincerely,
Carole Blowers, C.P.S.
Administrative Assistant
BROOKLYN CENTER CHARTER COMMISSION
cc: Edward Commers, Chairperson
Ted Villard, Public Relations
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BROOKLYN CENTER CHARTER COMMISSION
MEMBERSHIP ROSTER
ANDERSON, Allen K.
5351 Humboldt Ave. N. 55430
H 560 -1727 W 348 -6551
2 -14 -89 to 2 -14 -93
BOYD, Ulyssess
4807 Azelia Avenue 55429
H 537 -3215
5 -18 -89 to- 4- 20 -93*
CHRISTENSEN, Ron
6101 June Ave. N. 55429
H 533 -1930 W 533 -3137
2 -3 -87 to 2 -3 -95
COMMERS, Edward
6206 Kyle Ave. N. 55429
H 533 -5706 W 571 -1000
9 -25 -84 to 9 -18 -92
GILBERT, Donald
6021 Fremont Ave. N. 55429
H 560 -0529 W 633 -0633
5 -16 -91 to 5 -8 -95*
HILDEBRANDT, David
3117 Lawrence Road 55429
H W 936 -5208
6 -20 -90 to 3 -4 -94*
HINTZMAN, Mona
4018 58th Ave. ff.- 55429
H 533 -9792
2 -15 -84 to 2 -13 -92
KRAGNESS, Myrna
3401 63rd Ave. N. 55429
H 561 -7442
5 -13 -91 to 12 -1 -92*
JUNE, 1991
KUEFLER, Tony
5943 Abbott Ave. N. 55429
H 561 -3251 W 330 -5500
11 -10 -86 to 9 -18 -92
LINDH, Everett
2107 55th Ave. N. 554.30
H 560 -0835
1 -14 -86 to 1 -14 -94
OSLUND, Eileen
6000 Ewing Ave. N. 55429
H 537 -2858
5 -25 -91 to 5 -8 -95*
SNOOK, Dennis D.
5836 Halifax Ave. N. 55429
H 533 -9100
1 -25 -89 to 12 -1 -924
WARNER, Susan G.
5655 Humboldt Ave. N. 55430
H 560 -9694 W 863 -4205
6 -20 -90 to 1- 27 -94*
WILLARD, Ted L.
6825 Drew Ave. N. 55429
H 561 -2975
6 -20 -90 to 12 -1 -93*
WOLFE, Beverly
1707 Amy Lane 55430
H 566 -3889
3 -3 -89 to 2 -14 -V*
Designates commissioner can be
reappointed to another four year
term if interested.
BLOWERS, Carole J.
8624 Riverview Lane N.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55444 H 560 -0421
(Administrative Assistant)
CITY
OF
B ROOKLYN
CENTER
MEMORANDUM
6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY
BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430
TELEPHONE: 569 -3300
FAX: 569 -3494
EMERGENCY POLICE FIRE
911
TO: City of Brooklyn Center Advisory„ Commissioners and
Committee Members
FROM: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
DATE: July 19, 1991
SUBJECT: Business Ethics Policy
Enclosed is the City of Brooklyn Center business ethics policy
approved by the city council on July 8, 1991, in response to a
suggestion from the city's auditors to establish one. This policy
impacts you as a public official as defined in the second paragraph
of the policy.
If you have any questions regarding this, please call me or
Personnel Coordinator Geralyn Barone at 569 -3300.
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
BUSINESS ETHICS POLICY
1. The City of Brooklyn Center shall operate its business in accordance with the
highest ethical standards and with the applicable laws of the United States and
the State of Minnesota and the Charter and ordinances of the City of Brooklyn
Center. Specific matters or types of transactions not covered by such specific
provisions shall be conducted in accordance with the following general policy.
2. For purposes of this statement of business ethics policy, the term ''pub
official" shall include all elected officials, all members of boards or
commissions, and the city manager and all employees of the City. The term
"employee' shall include those personnel defined as employees in the City's
personnel ordinance.
OFFERING OR ACCEPTING GIFTS AND GRATUITIES.
1. No public official shall misuse his or her position to secure special privileges
or exemptions for such person or any other person.
2. No public official shall directly or indirectly receive, or agree to receive, any
compensation, gift, reward, or gratuity in payment for the performance of his or
her official duties except as may be provided by law.
3. Whenever a public official deals with a City supplier or customer, he or she has
an obligation to act solely in the best interest of the City. This obligation
includes not only those acts formalized by written contracts but also covers
everyday business relationships with vendors or customers.
4. No public official shall ask for or accept (directly or indirectly) payment,
favors, or any other thing of significant value from a current or potential City
supplier or customer, or any other person in consideration for assistance or
influence, or upon the representation that such assistance or influence has been
or will be rendered, in connection with a purchase or any other transaction or
proceeding affecting the City. This policy does not bar the acceptance of
unsolicited entertainment or advertising favors which are of negligible value and
are legally permissible, when no assistance is given for or any obligation to
render assistance is assumed by such acceptance. No public official may accept
free meals or purchase meals, goods, or services at reduced prices from
businesses in the City of Brooklyn Center or from vendors which sell or offer to
sell goods or services to the City, unless such free meals or discounted meals,
goods, or services are available on the same terms to the public at large or to
all government employees. This policy does not apply to unsolicited acceptance
of a meal which is incidental to a specifically scheduled business meeting
relating to City business.
5. No public official shall offer or give (directly or indirectly) payments, favors,
or any other thing of significant value to an employee or agent of a current or
potential supplier, customer, or union in consideration for assistance or
0 influence, or upon the representation that such assistance or influence has been
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or will be rendered, in connection with a sale or any other transaction or
proceeding affecting his or her employer or principal and the City. This policy
generally does not apply to meals, entertainment, or advertising favors which are
of insignificant value and are legally permissible and are given or offered
without condition that it obligate the recipient.
6. Acceptance or giving of gifts must be limited to incidentals which are obviously
of an advertising nature as items of insignificant value, or which in no way
would cause the City to be embarrassed or obligated, and no gifts or
entertainment may be accepted which, due to value, circumstances, disposition of
the gift, frequency or repetition of donation could cause the City to be
embarrassed or obligated. Gifts which do not fit in these categories must be
returned.
7. Any questions concerning the application of this policy regarding specific
transactions by City employees should be referred to an employee's immediate
supervisor or department head, or the city manager. Any questions concerning the
application of this policy regarding specific transactions by all other public
officials should be referred to the city attorney.
8. The provisions of this policy do not supersede any provision of an employment
agreement with the City which is more restrictive than this policy.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
41. Prohibited Conduct.
a. A public official may not engage in any activity or become involved in any
arrangement (directly or indirectly) through a family member or any other
person acting on his or her behalf which will conflict, or may reasonably be
viewed as conflicting, with his or her obligations and responsibilities to
the City or involve the use of City information or goodwill for personal gain
or for the gain of others.
b. A City employee must make prior disclosure of any contemplated consulting,
representation, or secondary employment arrangement. If the city manager
determines that the proposed activity would violate this policy, the employee
may not engage in it and continue City employment.
2. Action to be taken by public official:
a. Whenever any public official, in the discharge of official duties, f
would be required to take an action or make a decision which would
substantially affect the individual's financial interests or those
of an associated business, (unless the effect on the individual is
no greater than on other members of the official's business
classification, profession, or occupation), they shall:
i. Prepare a written statement describing the matter requiring action or
decision and the nature of the potential conflict of interest;
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ii. Deliver copies of the statement to the city council,
the city manager, and the employee's immediate
superior, if any;
iii. If a potential conflict of interest presents itself and there is
insufficient time to comply with the provisions of clauses (i) and
(ii), the public official shall orally inform the city council or
superior of the potential conflict.
b. If the public official is not a membzx of the city council. the
dity manager shall make a determirl Lion in the matter. If there is
no immediate superior, the public official shall abstain in a
manner prescribed by the city council from influence over the
action or decision in question. If the public official is a member
of the city council, at the member's request, the city council
shall excuse the member from taking part in the action or decision
in question.
SAFEGUARDING CITY ASSETS.
1. The department head or assigned manager /supervisor at each location is
responsible for the safeguarding of all City assets and the correctness of data
submitted to the finance department and contained in the financial reports.
2. Special protection should be afforded assets which are readily saleable because
of high intrinsic value or common usage. Attention should also be given to
machinery, equipment, and records which, if damaged, would stop or drastically
reduce operations for an extended period. Examples of assets or documents which
could provide access to assets and which need protection are:
Cash
Marketable securities
Readily marketable products, parts and subassemblies
Precious metals (raw or in any high content form)
Check blanks
Stamps /postage meters
Common tools and equipment
High value, portable equipment
Data processing and other office equipment, including programs
Vital records
3. Although the preparation of the financial reports is the duty of the finance
department, department heads are responsible for the accuracy and reliability of
the financial data. Consequently, the department heads should be concerned about
all those factors which are involved in the propriety of recordkeeping and in the
care taken as to the procurement, handling, upkeep, and disposal of assets of all
kinds.
4. The objective should be to safeguard City assets and maintain reliable financial
records at a level of acceptable business risk. No false, misleading, or
artificial entries shall be made on the books and records of the City. No funds
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or assets shall be maintained by the City for any illegal or improper purpose.
All transactions must be fully and completely documented and recorded in the
City's accounting records. All City payments, except from authorized petty cash
funds, must be approved by the department head or the acting department head in
the department head's absence.
,yjPOLITICAL ACTIVITIES.
1 The rights of employees to express their personal views on matters of public
policy and to participate in partisan political activities on personal time shall
be protected. An employee shall neither gain favor nor incur disadvantages
within the City because of any decision or activity regarding the employee's
personal political participation.
2. The personnel ordinance governs the political activity as applicable to City
employees and is to be consulted for guidance.
3. Any questions concerning the application of this policy regarding specific
transactions should be discussed with an employee's immediate supervisor,
department head, or city manager.
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BROOKLYN CENTER CHARTER COMMISSION
SUB COMMITTEE ON COUNCIL VACANCIES
MEETIBG MINUTES
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1991
9
A. M.
Present; Al Anderson (Chair), David Hildebrandt, Tony Kuefler
Chairperson Anderson of the sub-committee started the meeting, whose intent
today is to incorporate the suggestions of Council Members into the sub-
committee action plan 05) on the issue of council vacancies.
DiSCUSSTON OF CITY COUNCT! MPRRY- COWNTS ON TFTS TSFUR:
Commissioner Kuefler supplied a summary of individual comments received
from the City Council members and Mayor obtained the last week of August
through various interviews with Chairman Commers and the sub committee
members stated above. The following is a general condensation of these
comments-
All five council members liked the approach used by the Charter
Commission this time in obtaining tipir input regarding changing the
charter section an Council Vacancies,
Two council members felt the people rather than the Council should decide
this issue; two members felt they (the Council) should give approval on
this amendment rather than requiring a citizen referendum vote; one did not
state his view on this,
Two felt a candidate should serve a minimum of one year when elected in a
special election (plus the time needed for filing and elections)
Two members felt that appointments should be limited.
One felt we must consider minimum election requirements polling places
and machines) and cost factors cf an election,
One felt we should find optional ways to reduce special elections costs
(mail in approach; town meetings/city convention approach; town
meetings/cable; nail),
One thought we should consider a Preamble to our Charter stating our
priorities to citizens (effectiveness, efficiency, openness),
One stated that an election, whether it is regular or special, is a good
opportunity for citizens/candidates to interact, This also weeds out
candidates from those not really interested in doing the work an election
Vregular or special) requires,
One felt that appointing someone up to two years was not a problem.
One member felt it was not practical to ask a candidate to run for
anything less than a two year term in a special election, because this
would roan thye would have to run twico in less than two years if they also
wanted to serve a full term following their partial term; one felt this
situation was not a problem,
One member felt that sooner was better than later than getting this issue
address.
SUB COMMITTEE PFCOMMENDATTONS:
in light of the above comments/suggestions, it was decided unanimously by
the sub-committee members to revise the "intent" of the proposed change to
Section 2, 05, Council Vacancies, of the Charter to read:
A person appointed to fill a vacant Council position cannot serve for
more than one year. If the remaining term of the vacant position exceeds
one year plus the minimum time required to accomodate the resinnation.
annouco the Mingo. and allow for the primary and general elections
process. theq the vacancy must be filled by a special election. If more
than two people file for a vacant council positon in a special election, a
primary shall be required,
NOTE: Underline indicates the new, revised wording to the original
"intent".
The sub-committee members also unanimously decided that the Charter
Commission as a whole should consider the following items:
1, The creation of a Preamble to the Charter stating what it is
intended to do for its citizens
2. The nail-in election approach or paper vs, voting machines.
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
Respectively Submitted,
Carole J. Blowers, C.P.S.
Administrative Assisant
Page 2 of 2
9-14-91
CHARTER COMMISSIOfl
SUB- C'0MMT T TEE OP! F= ILLING OF VACAiMCIES
RECAP OF OUR �iEETiyIGS iJITh CITY COUNCi PERSOPJS
aturdav, Aucust 2 (Kuefler, Hildebrandt Commers)
Phil Cohen:
consider minimum election requirements (ie; i voting machines and polling
places required, etc;) and the associated cost factors.
consider providing a minimum of 12 months for a special election winner
to serve in office, once elected. Therefore, add the time it takes to
process a resignation, filing, potential primary, plus a special election
to the 12 months when calculating the critical point from which to
require a special election versus an appointment.
current feeling is that the people rather than the Council should decide
on this issue.
-likes the approach we are taking this time around, in communicating with
the Council members on this issue.
Todd Paulsen:
suggested we identify options to elections which may reduce the cost of
special elections, while increasing the t of voters:
-mail in approach (Blaine recently used for a Bond Referendum)
—town meeting /city couvention approach to elect /appoint
utilize town meeting and /or cable TV as forum for candidates to get
their views to the public
utilize the mail as a forum to get candidate views to the public
consider options, other than a Special Election, to accomplish our
effectiveness ob;ective (ie; broadest citizen input and control).
consider adding a Preamble to our Charter which would state what the
charter is intended to accomplish for its citizens (ie; what priority is
to be given to openness, effectiveness, efficiency, etc;).
current feeling is that the people rather than the Council should decide
on this issue.
-likes the approach we are taking to communicate with the Council members,
this time around.
-FOR OUR INFO: there is a conference on 'Politics and Communities in the
90 "s' coming up in mid September (probably the 20th- 21st) that might be
good input for the Charter Commission. Todd will ask Jerry Splinter to
inform the Charter Commission members, of this conference.
Saturday. Auaust 24th (Kuefter, Hildebrandt Cc.mmerv,) (cont;nued)
Cecila Scott:
agrees that appointments should be limited. Has felt uncomfortable
having the council make two year appointments to fill the last two
vacancies caused by resignations.
personally interviewed all candidates for appointment the last time
around and found that 5 of the 7 candidates interested in an appointment
would not be a candidate if it required an election (ie; were not willing
to do the work an election requires).
feels an election (regular or special) provides a good opportunity for
citizen involvement /interaction with their current and future elected
officials.
-feels that sooner is better than later in getting this issue addressed.
current feeling is that she would vote to have the Council approve our
amendment, rather than requiring a citizen referendum vote.
thought the approach wording by the Charter Commission and the City
Attorney the last time around on this issue was extremely complicated and
complex.
agrees with our position on the issue and likes the approach we are
taking to communicate with the Counciipersons, on the issue.
Sunday. Aucust 25th (Kuefler)
Dave Rosene:
-likes the approach we are taking to communicate with the Council members
on the issue.
-does not feel that the current 'up to two -year' appointment situation is
a problem.
-feels that asking a candidate to run for anything less than a two year
term in a special election, is not practical.
-would mean they would have to run twice in less than two years if
they also wanted to serve a full term, following their partial term
-could mean that they are in their learning year (1st year) on the
council and would also have to be a candidate for re- election, if
they desired to also serve a full term
S aturday, August :21st (Kuefler x Anderson)
Jerry Pedlar:
agrees with our concern /position
-likes the approach we are taking to communicate with Council Members on
this issue
-does not feel it is a problem for a candidate to have to run one year in
a special election and have to run again the next year in a general
election if the candidate decides to also run for a full term position,
following their election to a partial term.
-feels that a charter change ought to provide a minimum of one year for a
candidate to serve, when elected in a special election ,ie; provide time
for the filing, primary, and special election, in addition to the 12
months)
-was comfortable with the two year appointment of Phil Cohen to fill the
Lhotka vacancy, but felt very uncomfortable appointing Phil again to fill
the Paulsen vacancy, in that Phil is really serving an equivalent of a
4 -year term without having stood for election.
current feeling is that he would vote to have the Council approve our
amendment, rather than requiring a citizen referendum vote.
Recapped by: Tony Kuefler
9/2/91
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May 5, 1 ?91
TO: Brooklyn Center Charter Commission
FROM: Commissioner David Hildebrandt R r)/
TOPIC: Minutes of the Sub- Committee on Council Vacancies
A w A A A A A A'^ A A A^^^^ A A A A A A A A^ A A w w A A A A A^ h A^ A h A A^ A A A A A A A A A A A A n A A A A A A A
Members Present: Allen Anderson (Chair)
David Hildebrandt
Tony Kuefler
Edward Commers
On Saturday April 27, at 9:00 A.M. the Brooklyn Center ub -Com-
mittee 'met in Conference Room A of the City Hall to dis =s an
action plan on pursuing proposed changes to section 2.05 of the
city charter.
After each member expressed their-concerns, the Sub-C mmittee
agreed on an action plan on how they would like to presxnt the
proposed changes of section 2.05 to the City Council. Listed
below is the action plan. The plan lists actions th t have
already been taken, and future steps. In addition, t;e plan
lists what group will be responsible to take action at eamh step.
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;Charter
Sub
;City
;C�ty
;Action Flan
;Commies.
;Committee;Council;A,torney;
;1. Refer matter to
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appointed Sub- Committee
Done
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2. Draft wording express-
ling intent of proposal
;change
Done
1 3. Review, discuss, and
;revise :wording presented
;by the.Sub- Committee
Done
;4. Meet with individual
;Council Members to explain;
;the proposal change
X
;5. Incorporate feedback
;suggestions of Council
;Members into the plan
X
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;Charter
Sub
;City
;C
ty
;Action flan ;Commiss.
;Committee;Council;A
torney;
6. Present proposal and
;plan to City Council
X
17. Refer proposal to City
:Attorney for incorporating;
;into existing Charter with;
;appropriate wording.
;(With a day certain for
comp letion) i
i
i X
;8. Draft proposed change
;wording.
X
;9. Present proposed
;charter change wording
;back to City Council
X
;10. Acknowledge receipt
;of proposed charter change!
;wording and refer back to
;Charter Commission
i X
111. Review, discuss, or
;revise and take official
;action (May r eq uire
!involvement of City
;Attorney.) X
;12. Refer proposed charter;
amendment to City Council
for action. X
For any Charter Commissioner who is not familiar with the intent
of the proposed change to section 2.05, it is list below.
A person appointed to fill a vacant Council position,
cannot serve for more than one year. If the remainkig
term of the vacant position exceeds one year, the v &3ancy
must be filled by a special election. If more than two
people rile for a vacant council position in a special
election, then primary shall be required.
.The meeting adjourned at 10:10 A.M. The Sub Committee is cur-
rently planning to start on point #4. Ideally, all steps will be
completed by this fall.
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TO Tudd
Phil
jarry
David
Paulson, Mayor
Ah2n, QInAlmenher
Padlar. Counzilmembei
Rosena, Counsilmenser
I&
..ho ycanun for thl- -ruve-pd oriolno 1- Qn Kwt obn Ot Wouni omnin Law
tl:- Arst YLAneSS Ay 0 VW YEW SAVY Qr We Furleve of
an A the VCY17 &GHN cxficer_
Pursuant to Kinncsuta Stanutcy 44 12 Subdiviolen 0 the Brooklyn Antel
Charter ifi=rzncnds the adultiou, by ordinance, of the attached
prujwFed annninnnt to the Brcrklyn Center Cily Charter
htlls�
cc, Charlie LeFevere, City Attorney
NOV
Edward Oczacrs, Wairperson
Zraaklyn Cantor 1hartYam
Commission
:Azy,
QVA Z, QVI
Froponad Changes to
Section
7.0i. CounAl
Meetings,
Qf the Qky Chartu,-
This
memo in to advinc you
that the
_varter Commission,
on
Maccb 27, 1991
appovsd wording changes to
Testion
1.01. 700scil
meetings,
of its City
USKUY
ThQ Mts an WIC
Iyo;zood
TonodLort
0 yes, I
in. Q abstain-
ing
ON I a�senl, prwpowc�
AC�Air&
fl Vals qYOUCL
10 yp"!Qsed
..ho ycanun for thl- -ruve-pd oriolno 1- Qn Kwt obn Ot Wouni omnin Law
tl:- Arst YLAneSS Ay 0 VW YEW SAVY Qr We Furleve of
an A the VCY17 &GHN cxficer_
Pursuant to Kinncsuta Stanutcy 44 12 Subdiviolen 0 the Brooklyn Antel
Charter ifi=rzncnds the adultiou, by ordinance, of the attached
prujwFed annninnnt to the Brcrklyn Center Cily Charter
htlls�
cc, Charlie LeFevere, City Attorney
LEM
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
1 9tice is hereby given that a public zqaring wile be held on the day of
at P-N, at the City Hall, 6a& Shingle Creek Parkway, to consider An
Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 of the Brooklyn Center City Charter,
Auxilliary aids for handicapped yersons are available upon request at least 91 hours in
advance ll"ass ccatact tie Personnel Coordinator at 561-5440 t make arrangements,
ORDINANCE NO,
AFL UDIIUK 0 1 EPOWA CUM
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DROOKLYN CENIER DOES ORDAIS AS FOLLOWS:
?s i Zection 3,01 of the Erooilyn Canter it Charter its here b7 amended
as follows
-ALi, Un :he first busineas day of january following
a regular municipa! olection, the Council jhalj meet at the usual place and time for the
holding of Council meetings ULtl Qii_y_LQ 1 1 Q U 1
aw0j,41-al eat! qv_pxDyjQd
_Ilal. Nato _1&Qj15: _qa or i�_
bVIlDess day of jaUyAly. or At.-
Us firat CAY
praottoal, Offilara
MAN at.wwpeaial
-by-
E40 valo 7 lza, tho nawly elected
members of tie �Ounnii shnii assumo their flat _`4.] a
a 011 'alIV
!ja Tiereafter, the Coincil
Y1 0
shall meet at auah times ed,L.- jw_ as a rd
ay be prescribed by ordinance or reaiotioAT o
The Mayor or any two rraen, of the Cuuaoil may
at least twenty-four :20 hours written notice
notice shall be delivered personally to each me
place of L si%awe with come resvonsible person
Compliance wL the XinResotm Qpen Knetine law.
available at all reasonable ximes,
cail special meetings of the Council upon
To wazn member of the Council. Such
moor or shall be left at the member's usual
All maetings of the Council shall be in
and anv records thereof shall be made
Section 2. 7his ordinance shail become effective after publication and ninety
(90) days following its adoption.
Adopted this day of lgy
Mayor, Todd Paulson
ATTEST:
Deputy Clerk
Date of Publication:
"ffective Date
4 111 derline indicates new matter, brackets indicate matter to be deleted,)
TO: All Charter Commission Members
Allen Anderson Ulyssess Boyd
Ron Christensen Edward Conners
David Hildebrandt Nona Hintzman
Tony Kuefler Everett Lindh
Dennis Snook Susan Warner
Beverly Volfe Ted Villard
FROM: Carole Blowers, nistrative Assistant
DATE: May 13, 1991
Cancellation of the May 29 Charter Commission Meeting
Status of Membership
This memo is to advise you of the cancq1lation of the MAy 29 maeting. Attached for your
review are the minutes of the Sub Committee meeting (of April 27) on Council Vacancies,
in summary, they are about to start Step 4 ot their aQtion plan, and they hope to complete
all steps by fall.
As there is no other business before the commission as this tine, a meeting will probably
not be called until this fall. If any concern or subject should be brought up to
individual members before this tine, please contact Chairperson Ed Comners,
Thic memo is also to advise you that Ran Christensen has been reappointed to another four
year term, Last Thursday 1 was advised by judge Levy"s clerk that appointments have been
11if for the three vacancies we still have on the commission. To date, T have not
eived the paperwork for those appointments.
Attachment
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: All Charter Commission Members
Allen Anderson
Ulyssess Boyd
Ran Christensen
David Hildebrandt—
Mona Hintzman
Tony Kuef ler 3
Everett Lindh
Dennis Snook
Susan Warner
Beverly Wolfe
Ted Willard
FROM: Edward Commers, Chairperson
DATE: April 9, 1991
RE: Notice of Next Meeting Date and
Status of Revisions to Section 3.01, Council Meetings
This memo is to advise you that there will NOT be a Charter Commission
meeting an April 24th as tentatively set at our March meeting. The sub-
committee needs additional time to put information together for-the entire
commission regarding Section 2.05, Council Vacancies. T1,aref-QrP. our next
meeting is set for WedZ2,-iday. Xay 29, 199 at 7 n, m.
For your information, I attended the City Council meeting on April 8. Our
proposed changes to Section 3.01, Council Meetings, (as agreed upon at our
March 27 meeting) was presented and approved unanimously! It appears that
these revisions should pass through the second reading with no problems.
Attached are copies of the March 27th meeting for your review.
See you at the May 29th meeting at 7 p.m.
cb
Attachments