CHM 05/17/1978 CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 17, 1978
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Ash called the meeting to order at 7:50 P.M. There
was no quorum so the meeting is unofficial.
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Clifford Ash, Elaine Knoff, Jackie Johnson,
Charles Langer, David Berg and Walt Starwalt
MEMBERS ABSENT: Kenneth Brennan, Jerry Ratcliff, John Swanson,
Tim Breider, Jean Schell and Arne Takkunen
OTHERS PRESENT: None
Mr. Ash passed around a rough draft of the letter sent to all of
the organizations.
Mr. Ash stated with Mr. Sheridan's passing, we now have four openings
on the Commission. We have three people who have expressed an interest.
They are: Mark Hart, Agnes Wolf and Bob Pierce.
Ms. Knoff mentioned that Barb Phelps was another interested person.
Mr. Ash asked the Commission if he should submit the four names to
the Judge for appointment.
Ms. Knoff suggested getting three appointed now and the fourth one
in the fall. •
Mr. Langer stated a Mr. Brooks, his next door neighbor, might be
interested and he will contact him.
The Commission agreed that Mr. Ash should submit the names now.
Ms. Knoff stated she had tried to contact Mr. Ratcliff about his
attendance but was unsuccessful.
Mr. Starwalt recommended his position be vacated from the Commission.
Ms. Knoff stated his last attendance was January, 1977.
Mr. Ash recommended sending him a letter asking for his resignation
and stated he would do so. •
Ms. Johnson asked if the Commission would have a June meeting.
Mr. Ash stated that September will be the first month back.
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Ms. Johnson asked if anyone had heard of a Dutch Bergman.
Mr. Starwalt stated he knew him and stated he would contact him to
see if he would be interested in serving.
Mr. Ash stated we should appoint a Vice Chairperson.
Mr. Langer suggested that Ms. Knoff hold two offices - that of
Secretary and Vice Chairperson.
Mr. Starwalt agreed. •
Mr. Ash stated he would like to see the City of Fridley present Mrs.
Sheridan with something for all the years Mr. Sheridan served the
City.
A discussion was held and it was agreed something should be done.
Mr. Ash stated he would call the Mayor's office and suggest it to
him.
Mr. Starwalt suggested that Mrs. Sheridan be allowed to decide where
the presentation would be made - either at her home and at a Council
meeting.
Mr. Ash stated he would suggest that to the Mayor.
The next meeting will be September 19, 1978.
The meeting adjourned at 8:05.
Respectfully submitted,
Gayle G..en
Recording Secretary