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CHARTER COMMISSION
October 20, 2016
7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL - CONFERENCE ROOM 1
Call to Order
President Steve Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call /Status of Membership
Members present: Roger Johnson, Steve Smith, Tim Utz, Matt Abel, Lee Bak, Mike Patiuk, Frost Simula, Carolyn Laine
and Susan Wiseman
Members absent (excused): Jeffrey Diehm, Eric Penniston, Gregory Sloat
Members absent (unexcused): Ramona Anderson, Rob Fiorendino, James Guy
Also in attendance: Council Liaison Bruce Nawrocki, City Clerk /Recording Secretary Katie Bruno
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Commissioner Abel, seconded by Commissioner Bak to approve the agenda.
Motion passed unanimously.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Bak, seconded by Commissioner Abel to approve the minutes from the July 21, 2016 meeting.
Motion passed unanimously.
Correspondence
Recording Secretary Bruno indicated she received an email message from Commissioner Simula regarding eligibility
requirements for candidates running for the office of City Council or Mayor.
President Smith indicated he spoke with City Attorney Hoeft, and being that the Charter is silent regarding candidate
eligibility requirements, we would refer to State Statutes. A copy of statute 204B.06 was distributed. Smith indicated
that the charter does address the process for filling a vacancy on the council.
President Smith stated the charter could be amended to include language that would reference State Statute 2048.06,
although it would not be necessary. The commission discussed residency requirements. Commissioner Laine explained
some of the state's guidelines for determining residency. President Smith suggested for the City's purposes; no changes
are recommended.
6. Old Business
A. Update regarding clarification of language Chapter 3, sections 19 -20; Procedure on Ordinances.
President Smith reported that The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1633 on September 12, 2016, and the
appropriate changes have been made to the Charter.
7. New Business
Commissioner Simula reported the Charter Commission page on the city's website needs updating.
Next Meeting Date: January 19, 2017 at 7:00 P.M., City Hall Conference Room 1
President Smith thanked Councilmember Nawrocki for his many years of service to the City.
8. Adjournment
Motion by Abel, seconded by Simula to adjourn. All Ayes, Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:17 pm.
Respectively Sub 'tted,
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Katie Bruno, City Clerk /Recording Secretary