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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 17, 2002, MinutesCHARTER COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2002 6 P.M. GAUVITTE ROOM JOHN P. MURZYN HALL CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:05 P.M. by President Tami Ericson. ROLL CALL Members present: Bill Antzaras, John Banyard, Charles Christopherson, Mel Collova, Tami Ericson, Jim Fowler, Mike Hartel, Nancy King, Ted Landwehr, Tom Ramsdell Members absent and excused: Bob Buboltz, Clara Schmidt, Joe Sturdevant, Theresia Synowczynski Members absent and unexcused: Janis Larson Also present: Jim Hoeft, City Attorney The Council Liaison, Bobby Williams, was not present. STATUS OF MEMBERSHIP Tami Ericson stated that her term expired in September, and she does not plan to be reappointed, as she is involved in a couple other community organizations/committees. She stated that she will not be voting on any matters tonight, but will run the meeting since the Vice President and Secretary are not present. A review of the membership roster indicates there will be several members whose terms will expire in 2003. Commissioner Synowczynski's term ends in January 2003, and Commissioner Landwehr's term ends in August of 2003. These commissioners cannot reapply, as they have served two terms. Commissioner Schmidt's first term ends in May 2003. Commissioners Fowler's and Ramsdell's first terms end in June 2003. Commissioner Collova's first term ends in November 2003. These commissioners can seek reappointment if they want to. The Recording Secretary was asked to contact the Council Secretary to see if there are any pending applicants for the Charter Commission at this time. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Tom Ramsdell, seconded by Mike Hartel, to approve the minutes of the July 18, 2002, meeting as presented. Motion passed unanimously. CORRESPONDENCE The Recording Secretary passed out copies of the inserts that went into all the water bills, the article that was published in the city newsletter, and a copy of the published referendum items in the local paper this week (which will also be published in next week's paper). Commissioner Landwehr stated that he was concerned and disturbed regarding the Charter Commission insert that was sent out in the water bills, because the City Manager/City Attorney deleted and/or otherwise prejudicially edited several important considerations pertaining to the proposed charter amendment addressing control of the Police Department. It was explained by Tami that it is the policy of the City if anything is sent out in the water bills, it is reviewed by the City Manager and City Attorney, and it is subject to editing by the City Manager and/or City Attorney. If the Charter Commission did their own mailing apart from using city resources, this kind of review would not have been required. OLD BUSINESS Tami stated she is working with the local newspapers (Focus and Northeaster) to get an informational item out on the referendum items. Jean Kuehn, Special Projects Coordinator, from the city has been contacted about cable casting a session on the referendum items. Tami asked for volunteers from the commission for this cable show-- someone who is not a candidate for office. Ted Landwehr and Mel Collova volunteered to work with Jean Kuehn on the cable show. NEW BUSINESS Candidates' Forum Tami reminded all members about the mayor/council candidate forum, which will be held in the Council Chambers tonight at 7 p.m. and encouraged everyone to attend. Election of Officers At this time, Tami asked for nominations for officers (President, Vice President, and Secretary). Motion by Commissioner Ramsdell, seconded by Commissioner Christopherson, to nominate Ted Landwehr for President. Motion passed unanimously. (Commissioners present understood that Ted Landwehr's term will end in August of 2003, and the Vice President would assume the role of President for any meetings that will be scheduled from August to October of 2003.) Motion by Commissioner Christopherson, seconded by Commissioner Fowler, to nominate Mike Hartel for Vice President. Motion passed unanimously. Motion by Commissioner Collova, seconded by Commissioner Ramsdell, to nominate John Banyard for Secretary. Motion passed unanimously. At this time, Tami turned the meeting over to newly elected President Ted Landwehr. Commission Dinner The Recording Secretary stated that she asked the Assistant to the City Manager if funds are being budgeted for the annual commission dinner. She was told there were funds being budgeted for this purpose. However, the budget has not been finalized and approved by the City Council at this time. Commissioners decided on having the dinner on January 16~'--our next regularly scheduled meeting. Commissioner Antzaras was asked again to coordinate the event with the Recording Secretary. The Shorewood was suggested as the place to hold the event, if it is reopened by then. If it is not, members suggested that we have it at Niklow's like last year. Correspondence from the Roseville Charter Commission Commissioner Antzaras stated he has received some correspondence from a member of the Roseville Charter Commission. Apparently several members received this correspondence. NEXT MEETING DATE The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Thursday, January 16, 2003, at whatever restaurant location is decided upon (The Shorewood or Niklow's). ADJOURNMENT Motion by Mike Hartel, seconded by Mel Collova, to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Carole J. Blowers Recording Secretary 10-17-02 Page 2 of 2 Pages