CHA 05/01/1979 City of Fridley
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CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 1 , 1979 7:30 P.M.
Location: CLASSROOM (lower level )
CALL TO ORDER:
,/ ROLL CALL:
APPROVE CHARTER COMMISSION MINUTES: MARCH b, 1979 (from April 3rd Agenda)
APPROVE CHARTER COMMISSION MINUTES: APRIL 3, 1979 (
1 . REPORT FROM OFFICERS:
2. NEW BUSINESS:
3. OLD BUSINESS:
A. Discussion on Public Hearing meeting and possible changes to the
City Charter
B. Report from Subcommittees
4. OTHER BUSINESS:
A. Updated list of Charter Commission members (with new appointments).
ADJOURNMENT:
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CHARTER COMMISSION . FETING
april 31_1922
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Ash called the meeting to order at 7:45 P.M.
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Clifford Ash, Peter Treuenfels, David Berg,
John Swanson, Charles Langer, Bob Pierce
MEMBERS ABSENT: Walt Starwalt, Irene laertens, Sue Nagengast,
Francis Adam van Dan, Ken Brennan, Jean Schell,
Tim Breider
1 . REPORT FROM OFFICERS:
None
2 . NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion of Public Hearing Meeting to decide which items
should be studied for possible changes in the charter.
Due to a lack of a quorum, Chairperson Ash stated that the
Commission could just as well proceed with the meeting. He
further stated that the purpose of this meeting was to decide
what the Commission wants to do now that they have had input
from many different civic groups , the City administration, and
the City's elected officers, either in person, or in writing.
Mr. Ash stated that he felt they should discuss how they wanted
to proceed, and how they wanted to deal with the material they
have obtained thru these various groups .
Mr. Treuenfels , questioned whether the Commission should set
up a timetable for themselves?
Mr. Ash stated that in the past, there never was a sense of
urgency to act on any issue, but that if necessary, when there
was a quorum, the Commission could vote to have an election if
necessary. Mr. Ash then questioned, if anyone had any particular
interests, or sense of urgency on any matter, or suggestions, on
how to handle the issue's at this point.
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Mr. Pierce questioned if the Commission was referring to the issues
stated in the letter of October 25th?
Mr. Ash stated that yes, the points of proposed charter amend-
ment changes that were stated in the letter of October 25th, were
the points to be discussed, and decided on what action, if any
should be taken.
Mr. Langer stated, that the only item he felt that may need action
soon, would be the election proposals, such as charter procedure
on how to fill a vacancy on the City Council, etc.
Mr. Ash stated that there were three ways in which the Commission
could proceed for charter changes, they are:
1 . The Commission could call a special election.
2. The Commission could put it on a ballot at a general election
that is city wide.
3. The Commission could submit it to the City Council.
Mr. Ash stated that in the past they have submitted the proposals
to the City Council and worked with them on the changes.
Mr. Ash asked the Commission if at this point anyone felt a need
for anymore input or wanted to hear from anyone in the City Adrnin-
istation, or have' anymore public hearings for anymore input?
The Commission decided that at this point there was not a need for
anymore input.
After discussion, it was decided, that the Commission would handle
the fourteen issues stated in the October 25th letter by sub-
committee 's, and that they would not set a time table.
It was decided that Chairperson Ash, and Vice-Chairperson Langer,
would take the fourteen issues, and decide which ones could be
broken down into packages for subcommittee 's to study.
Mr. Ash stated that in the past the subcommittees have studied
the issues, and then come back to the Commission with a recom-
mendation on whether the issue should be tabled, or that action
should be taken.
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Mr. Pierce was .made chairman of the subcommitee that would deal
with the election process . The issues were number ten, on fair
campaign practices, number twelve, how to fill vacancies on the
City Council , and number thirteen, on automatic recount.
The Commission decided that the subcommittee 's members would be
limited to the Commission members themselves .
2, OLD BUSINESS_
A. State of Membership.
Chairperson Ash stated that there are now four names before the
Judge for the two positions on the Charter Commission. The four
names are: Robert Peterson, Carroll Haugie, David Schaaf, and
Larry Commers.
The Commission members agreed, that Chairperson Ash should send
a letter to the Judge, stating the problem of not having the
two vacancies filled. The Commission felt that without the
two positions filled, sometimes there is a difficulty in having
a quorum present which can slow down the meeting process by
months.
ADJOURNMENT
The Charter Commission meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M .
Respectfully submitted,
Elaine R. Reed
Recording Secretary
April , 1979
FRIDLEY CHARTER COMMISSION MEMBERS
NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE TERM EY,PIRES
,-, Clifford Ash 460 Rice Creek Blvd, N.E. H.574-9579 January 24, '83
Fridley, Mn 55432 8.227-7515 '
Kenneth Brennen 6716 7th Street N.E. H.571-8035 May 11 , 1981
Fridley, Mn 55432 B.574-3107
John Swanson 5835 Central Avenue N.E. H.571-7638 May 11 , 1981 -
Fridley, Mn 55432 B.560-4100
Charles Langer 6530 Hickory Drive N.E. H.574-7365 May 11 , 1981
Fridley, Mn 55432 B.784-2723
David Berg 7680 East River Road N.E. H.571-4282 May 11 , 1981
Fridley, Mn 55432 B.376-7258
Tim F. Breider 7550 Tempo Terrace N.E. H. 786-5341 May 11 , 1981
Fridley, Mn 55432
Jean Schell 5198 St, Moritz Drive N.E. H.571-3283 May 11 , 1981
Fridley, Mn 55421
Walt Starwalt 1021 Hackmann Circle N.E. H.571-6228 May 11 , 1981
Fridley, Mn 55432
Bob Pierce 609 Bennett Drive N.E. H.571-3650 Jan. 24, 1983
Fridley, Mn 55432
Peter Treuenfels 5248. Horizon Drive N.E. H.560.5907 Jan. 24, 1983
Fridley, Mn 55421 B.633-8130
Irene Maertens 144 River Edge Way N. E. H. 540--9494 Jan. 24, 1983
Fridley, Mn 55432 - B. •
Francis Adam van Dan 6342 Baker Avenue N.E. H.571-3177 Jan. 24, 1983
Fridley, Mn 55432 B.
Susan Nagengast 593 Fairmont Street N.E. H.786-6985 Jan. 24, 1983
Fridley, Mn 55432 B. 755-1800
Larry Commers 5212 St. Moritz Drive H.571-8925 May 11 , 1981
Fridley, Mn 55421 B.544-9321
David Schaaf 6520 2nd Street N. E. H.574-9873 May 1.1 , 1981
Fridley, Mn 55432 B.296-4179
;ecretary: Elaine Reed - 6130 Stinson Blvd. N.E. , Fridley, MN 55432 571-5409 (meeting & minutes)
;ecretary: Dorothy Evenson, Planning Dept. (agenda & special materials 571-3450, Ext. 144)
-ORNEY: John P. Terpstra-3700 Central Avenue N.E. Mpls. Mn 55421
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