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OCTOBER 20, 2011
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 1
7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by President Rachel Schwankl at 7:05 p.m. She asked Vice President Charles
Tyler to run the meeting.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Lee Bak, Jeff Diehm, Roger Johnson, Nancy King, Carolyn Laine, Mike Patiuk (arrived
at 7:12), Nicholas Rivers, Rachel Schwankl, Greg Sloat, Steve Smith, Charles Tyler, Tim
Utz
Members absent and excused: Matt Abel
Members absent and unexcused: Nick Jentsch, Katherine Pepple
Also present: Tami Diehm, Council Liaison; Jim Hoeft, City Attorney; (Carole Blowers,
Recording Secretary, was unavailable)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion was made by Charles Tyler, seconded by Lee Bak, to approve tonight's agenda. Motion carried
unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Vice President Tyler called for approval of the minutes. Tim Utz questioned the "Discussion" section,
requesting the vote to suspend the rules be written as a roll call with members' names listed. After discussion,
motion was made by Jeff Diehm, seconded by Lee Bak, to approve the minutes as written. Motion passed 10
yes, 1 no, 3 absent, and 1 abstaining.
CHANGES IN MEMBERSHIP
President Schwankl welcomed new member Steve Smith, who then introduced himself. She also announced
Dan Vogtman has resigned, due to a move out of the area, and will be honored at the November 14 Council
meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE
Secretary Carolyn Laine, in the absence of the Recording Secretary, read the correspondence log for September
and October.
OLD BUSINESS
Revised City Charter and Updated Membership List
Secretary Carolyn Laine passed out revised copies of the City Charter and the updated membership list.
Chapter 6, Section 56 (Purchases and Contracts)
V.P. Tyler stated that Chapter 6, Section 56 is now completed, having been passed by the City Council on
September 26, 2011.
NEW BUSINESS
Review Charter Commission Rules
Vice President Tyler asked for members to send to him suggestions for rule changes. He will put together a
draft proposal.
Chapter 10 of the City Charter (Franchises)
Discussion occurred regarding franchises, what they are, and how many the city has. City Attorney Jim Hoeft
provided clarification. The only franchise the city has is with the cable company. Franchises will again be
addressed at the next meeting.
President Schwankl resumed the chair at 7:35 p.m.
Election of Officers
President Schwankl reminded members that new officers will be elected at the next meeting (January 19, 2012).
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Motion passed 11 yes, 1 no, 3 absent, and 0
abstaining.
Respectfully submitted,
Carolyn Laine, Secretary
10 -20 -11
Charter Commission Minutes
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