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CHM 04/07/2014 CITY OF FRIDLEY CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES APRIL 7, 2014 CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairperson Reynolds called the Charter Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Commissioners Pete Borman, Gary Braam, Don Findell, Carol Hoiby, Bill Holm, Ted Kranz, Barb Reiland, Pam Reynolds, Lois Scholzen and Richard Walch Members Absent: Commissioners Marion Flickinger, Rick Nelson, Novella Ollawore and Cindy Soule Others Present: Deb Skogen, City Clerk/Staff Liaison Bob Barnette, Councilmember at Large APPROVAL OF AGENDA Vice Chairperson Reynolds requested that Bob Barnette be added to the agenda as item 3 B. Commissioner Braam MOVED and Commissioner Findell seconded a motion approving the meeting agenda as amended. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHAIRPERSON REYNOLDS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Barnette said he was visiting and didn’t have anything on the agenda. He wanted to be here as a voice of the Council to work with Charter Commission. Commissioner Reiland asked how the garbage hauler discussion was going. Councilmember Barnette provided an update that contractors were in negotiations and if and when it moves forward, there would be a public hearing. He said the negotiations have the contractors working with the city to prepare an outcome. One possible outcome is the City would be divided into 5 sections, one for each hauler that is based on a percentage of their current customer base. His is concerned about the city billing for the services, especially for those individuals who don’t pay their bills. There was further discussion by the Commission providing Councilmember Barnette their opinions on the issue. Commissioner Braam wondered if there was any money set aside if there is another large storm. Adopted May 5, 2014 CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 7, 2014 PAGE 2 Commissioner Barnette thought there was but said he would check with the City Manager and have that information relayed to the Commission at their next meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice Chairperson Reynolds said there was a correction on page 4, in the sentence above future meeting topics, the word second should be sentence. Commissioner Findell said the date on the th top of the 2-4 pages should be changed to March 3, 2014. Commissioner Braam MOVED and Commissioner Reiland seconded a motion approving the Charter Commission meeting minutes of March 3, 2014 as amended. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHAIRPERSON REYNOLDS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS A.Vacancies Ms. Skogen stated there is currently one vacancy and there will be one vacancy on May th 15 with the resignation of Commissioner Holm. Commissioner Kranz has stated he would like to be reappointed to a new term on the Charter Commission. Commissioner Findell MOVED AND Commissioner Hoiby seconded a motion directing the city clerk to send a letter to the chief judge requesting the reappointment of Ted Kranz to the Charter Commission. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHAIRPERSON REYNOLDS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED. B.Update on Chapter 3 Proposed Amendment by Ordinance th Ms. Skogen said the public hearing was held on March 24and there were no changes or issues. The first reading is scheduled for April 14 and second reading is scheduled for th April 28, C.By-Laws Ms. Skogen provided a review for those individuals who were not present. She said the proposed amendment was mailed to the Commissioners, as required, prior to the meeting. Commissioner Holm asked who would set the calendar. Ms Skogen said the Charter Commissioners who were present at the last meeting of the year would set the meeting dates just as they have in the past. Vice Chair Reynolds stated the amendment would need 2/3 vote to be ratified. Adopted May 5, 2014 CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 7, 2014 PAGE 3 Commissioner Braam MOVED and Commissioner Hoiby seconded a motion to approve the amendments to the Bylaws as presented. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOYTING AYE, THE VOTE WAS UNANIMOUS AND VICE CHAIRPERSON REYNOLDS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED. D.Updated Pages/Chapters New Chapters pages were provided to the Commissioners present for Chapters 7, 8, 11 and 12. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. FUTURE MEETING TOPICS/COMMUNICATIONS Vacancies - Ms. Skogen was asked to invite the two applicants to the meeting for interviews. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Braam MOVED and Commissioner Findell seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHAIRPERSON REYNOLDS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 7:39 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ________________________ ________________________ Debra A. Skogen, Commissioner Donald Findell, Secretary City Clerk/Staff Liaison Adopted May 5, 2014