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
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