CHM 02/03/2014
CITY OF FRIDLEY
CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Nelson called the Charter Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Peter Borman, Gary Braam, Don Findell, Bill Holm, Rick Nelson, Barb Reiland, Pam
Reynolds, Lois Scholzen, Cindy Soule and Richard Walch
Members Absent: Marion Flickinger, Carol Hoiby, Ted Kranz and Novella Ollawore
Others Present: Deb Skogen, City Clerk/Staff Liaison
Wally Wysopal, City Manager
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Braam MOVED and Commissioner Soule seconded a motion approving the meeting agenda.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON NELSON DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Braam MOVED and Commissioner Reiland seconded a motion approving the Charter Commission
meeting minutes of January 6, 2014.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON NELSON DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. Nominations Committee Report
Commissioner Walch reported that the Nominations Committee recommended Rick Nelson, Chairperson,
Pam Reynolds, Vice Chairperson and Don Findell, Secretary for the next year. Ms. Skogen will provide
the report prior to the next meeting to all Commissioners as required by the Bylaws.
B. Vacancy
Ms. Skogen reported that she had received two phone calls requesting applications as a result of having
the article in the Fridley SunFocus. She will schedule interviews for the March meeting.
DISCUSSION OF CHAPTER 3
Chairperson Nelson reviewed the proposed amendments to Chapter 3. Commissioner Reiland MOVED and
Commissioner Braam seconded a motion recommending the City Clerk provide the proposed amendments in
ordinance form to the City Council.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON NELSON DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED.
ADOPTED MARCH 3, 2014
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DISCUSSION OF CHAPTER 1
Commissioner Reynolds MOVED and Commissioner Findell seconded a motion removing the discussion of
Chapter 1 from the table.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON NELSON DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED.
After a brief discussion and review of Chapter 1, the Commissioners agreed there were no changes necessary at
this time.
DISCUSSION OF PROS AND CONS OF BEING A CHARTER CITY
Commissioner Soule MOVED and Commissioner Reiland seconded a motion to remove the discussion of pros and
cons of being a charter city from the table.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON NELSON DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED.
After a brief discussion, it was determined there would be no further discussion of this topic.
OTHER BUSINESS
The Commission started discussing the city’s role in refuse hauling. A question was asked about making a
recommendation to the City Council. It was determined the Charter Commission’s role is to recommend changes
to the Charter but not to make recommendations to address or change policy. Commissioners interested in
providing input to the Council should call or write to the Mayor and/or Councilmembers.
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS
Election of Officers
Interview potential candidates for Commission vacancy
Discussion of
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Braam MOVED and Commissioner Reynolds seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON NELSON DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED AND THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 7:51 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________ ________________________
Debra A. Skogen, Commissioner Donald Findell, Secretary
City Clerk/Staff Liaison
ADOPTED MARCH 3, 2014