HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 02-04 CHCMMinutes of February 4, 2012
City of Brooklyn Center
Charter Commission Meeting
Called to order by Chairman Stan Leino at 10:05 a.m.
Roll Call:
Stan Leino, Ellen Davis, Gail Ebert, Nathan Lackner, Robert Marvin, Harold
Middleton, Mary O’Connor, Eileen Oslund, Eric Pone, Renita Whicker, MarkYelich.
Absent:
Gary Brown.
Excused:
Ed Nelson, Bee Yang.
Note:
Shanna Woods is unable to fulfill her obligation to serve.
New Business:
Eric Pone was nominated for the position of Vice Chair by Bob Marvin and seconded by Gail
Ebert; therewere no further nominations and voice vote was taken and Pone was elected.
Audit Chair Eileen Oslund provided an oral audit report and noted that there is currently $412.80
in the commission budget.Chair made a motion to accept the audit report, seconded by Marvin.
Audit report was accepted by voice vote.
Discussion was had on opting out of some mailings to commission members if it was acceptable
to receive them by email. Chair will speak to City Clerk to see if this is possible.
OldBusiness:
On the continuing resolution,changes were made to Chapter 9 Eminent Domain 9.01 and 9.04.,
the changes where accepted and approved. The Chair will forward a draft of the changes to
Council for itsreview.
More discussion was held on what thecommission should address for 2012 and a decision was
made to study:
1.Ward vs. At-large representation for filling council seats.
2.How to best fill an open/vacant council seat.
Future Meeting Dates:
April 29,July 26, October 18, 2012, and January 17, 2013.
Motion to adjourn made by Poneand seconded by Marvin.
Meeting Adjourned at 10:45 a.m.
Submitted by Harold Middleton