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CHARTER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 21, 1987 7:30 P.M. CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
AGENDA:
1)Call to Order
2)Approval of Minutes of April 21, 1987
3)Old Business
a)Committee Reports:1)Administration2)' Finance.3)Governmental
b)Vacancies on the Commission -Anderson
c)Other Old Business
4)New Business
a)Other New Business
5)Adjournment
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Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor
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Rita M. Petkoff, Councilmember Russell D. Paulson, Councilmember Edward M. Carlson, Councilmember Gary L. Peterson, Councilmember
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MINUTES OF THE CHARTER COMM ISSION
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The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. in the Conference Room by Chairperson Anderson.
Those present at the meeting were Stuart Anderson, Charles Vescio, Brad Bird, Pam Hanson, Ken Kronstedt, Robert Nixon, Gerry Herringer, and Steve Mihalchick.
Also present were Linda Magee, Ron Kalina, and Bill Elrite.
MINUTES--Oct. 29, 1986 and Jan. 20, 1987
Stuart Anderson pointed out an error in the minutes of Oct. 29, 1986. Un der 11New l:3usiness, Part A11 , the first sentence should read 11Pam Hanson nominated Stuart Anderson for Chai rpe rson, seconded by Brad Bi rd11 •
Motion by Bo b Nixon, seconded by Brad Bird to approve the min utes of Oct. 29, 1986 and January 20, 1987 as amended. All ayes.
NEW BUSINESS
There was a discussion regarding Ordinance 1145/Chapter 4, Section 28A. Motion by Nixon, seconded by Hanson to change Section 28A as presented in writing by the City Attorney. (To be mailed to commission members with the minutes). Basic Changes: To tie primary date to 1st Tuesday after the 2nd Monday (general election day ) and creating a beginning and end on filing open time and closing time. Mot ion car r i ed.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Vescio to suspend rules per Section 18, on this one item (Charter Commission Rules). Carried.
A discussion followed on applicability of the newly passed amendment to 1987 elections; the statutes were searched and are inc oncl usive at this point in time.
OLD BUSINESS
A.Vacanc ies on Commiss ion: Steve Smith and Helen Ashford have applied as a result ofrequest to business/civic organizations. Mrs. Ashford will be contacted to see ifshe really wants to serve. If so, her name and Mr. Smith's wi 11 be forwarded to the judge for appointment. If not, only Mr. Smith's name will be forwarded.
B.Murzyn Hall Rules: Linda Magee repu_te d: 11 Hall11 operational rules. A discussioncentered on rental fees and variance/waiver th ereof. The commission was satisfied.
C.Commission Reports: Adm in is t ration, Finance, I nte rgovernmenta 1 , and Gove rnmenta 1gave no reports.
D.Old Business: None
NEW BUSINESS Pam Hanson reported of a resident's concern over no pigeon control ordinance. There was a discussion about a petition process per the Charter.
Motion by Nixon, seconded by Bird to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
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