CHM 09/25/2000 - 00027229CITY OF FRIDLEY
CHARTER COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
September 25, 2000
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Alvite Warren called the Charter Commission meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Warren, Findell, Gordon, Holm, Nielsen, VanDan
Members Absent: Fitzpatrick, Monden, Querimit, Soule
Others Present: Deb Skogen, City Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTION by Commissioner Holm, second by Commissioner Findell to approve the agenda as written.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON WARREN DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Commissioner Gordon wondered about the role of the secretary of the Charter Commission and thought it
might be a good idea for that person to take a more active role in the position by helping the staff liaison
with the minutes or research.
The issue was discussed briefly and it was determined that the topic would be discussed more at length at
the next meeting.
DISCUSSION OF CHAPTER 8
Skogen said she did not have the opportunity to put together a memo to staff regarding their opinion of
Chapter 8 and how the limitations affect getting the work done or if the contract limitations hinder any
work that might otherwise be done. The commission reviewed the May 15th minutes to see if there were
any further questions. Skogen will put together a memo from those questions for a response from John
Flora before his retirement.
DISCUSSION OF CHARTER AMENDMENT PETITION
Skogen provided the ballot language to the Commissioners for their information. A discussion ensued by
the members regarding their opinions of the amendment and preferred that their comments not be recorded.
FUTURE DISCUSSION ITEMS
Adopted October 30, 2000
CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2000
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It was determined there would be a discussion of the secretarial role of the Charter Commission and a
continuation of Chapter 8 for the next meeting. If a response is timely enough from John Flora, Skogen
will mail the response to the Commissioners.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by Commissioner Holm seconded by Commissioner Findell to adjourn the meeting.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON WARREN DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 7:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra A. Skogen
Staff Liaison
Adopted October 30, 2000