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2015 ANNUAL REPORT
MEMBERSHIP:
The following members served in 2014:
Matthew Abel Ramona Anderson
Lee Bak Jeff Diehm
Rob Fiorendino James Guy
Roger Johnson Carolyn Laine
Michael Patiuk Eric Penniston
Gregory Sloat Stephen Smith
*Charles Tyler Tim Utz
Weston Wiggins
During 2015, one member; Charles Tyler resigned. Commissioners Greg Sloat, Jeff Diehm and Steve Smith were
reappointed. Membership is at fourteen members.
Councilmember Bruce Nawrocki served as the Council Liaison for 2015.
OFFICERS:
The following members served as officers for the Charter Commission in 2015: (This was unchanged from 2014)
President: Steve Smith
Vice President: Tim Utz
Secretary: Matt Abel
MEETINGS:
The Charter Commission held four scheduled regular meetings in 2015; January 15, April 16, July 16 and October 15.
ISSUES DISCUSSED:
In 2015 the Charter Commission continued to discuss the referendum process. The current process was deemed reliable
for the most part, and commissioners were encouraged to submit any further concerns in writing. Recording Secretary
for the Charter Commission Carole Blowers retired in July. The commission indicated they would prefer city staff
continue to serve as Recording Secretary.
Discussion of the City Charter continued, looking at Franchises, Chapter 10, Sections 93-101. Mike Bradley; the City’s
Cable Attorney was present at the October meeting. Mr. Bradley offered some recommendations that would allow the
City to be consistent with state statutes and rules.
There were not any changes from the Charter Commission sent to the City Council for action, nor were there any other
changes suggested from staff or citizens in 2015.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Katie Bruno,
City Clerk/Recording Secretary