CHM 05/05/2014
CITY OF FRIDLEY
CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 5, 2014
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Nelson called the Charter Commission meeting to order at 6:59 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Commissioners Gary Braam, Don Findell, Marion Flickinger, Carol Hoiby, Bill Holm,
Ted Kranz, Rick Nelson, Barb Reiland, Pam Reynolds, Cindy Soule, Richard Walch
Members Absent: Commissioners Pete Borman, Novella Ollawore and Lois Scholzen
Others Present: Councilmember Ann Bolkcom
Deb Skogen, City Clerk/Staff Liaison
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Holm MOVED and Commissioner Flickinger 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 Findell seconded a motion approving the Charter Commission
meeting minutes of April 7, 2014.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON NELSON DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. Vacancies
Chairperson Rick Nelson thanked Commissioner Holm for all of his years of service and for the great job he
has done. Commissioner Holm joined the Charter Commission in 1996 and has served five terms over an 18
year period. The Commissioners all said thank you. Commissioner Holm said it had been an honor and
wished the Commissioners well with their future endeavors.
Manuel Granroos and David Ostwald were introduced to the Commission as the two individuals who had
applied for the two vacancies on the Charter Commission. They provided information on their backgrounds
and why they would like to serve on the Charter Commission.
The Charter Commission was described as a very deliberative body who takes the time to discuss and review
the language of the Charter to simplify the language and make it more understandable.
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Commissioner Reiland MOVED and Commissioner Reynolds seconded a motion recommending the
appointment of Manuel Granroos and David Ostwald to the Charter Commission and directing Deb Skogen to
prepare a letter to the Chief Judge of the Tenth Judicial District recommending the appointment.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON NELSON DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS
Ms. Skogen reported that the amendments made to Chapter 3 of the Charter and recommended to the City Council
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received its second reading on April 28. It becomes effective in 90 days, or July 29.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilmember Ann Bolkcom was introduced. Ms. Bolkcom said she was there on behalf of the City Council to
help create an open dialogue with the Charter Commission.
Chairperson Nelson asked if there were fund reserved in the 2014 budget for storm clean-up if there were a large
storm.
Ms. Bolkcom said it made some sense but was unsure as to an amount. She said large storms were of concern and
the City would not have an area for staging if the Columbia Arena site were developed. She said she would talk
with the City Manager and have staff get back to them with an answer. (Answer: The City Manager said there
were no specific funds set aside for storm clean-up.)
They discussed the boulevard trees and wondered if they were City property. Ms. Bolkcom said they were getting a
legal opinion and trying to create a policy pertaining to the trimming of boulevard trees.
Ms. Bolkcom recommended providing the City Council information on what the Commission was working on.
Commissioner Walch MOVED and Commissioner Braam seconded a motion recommending the Commission’s
agendas and minutes be placed on the web site.
Ms. Skogen said they are available through the City Documents.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON NELSON DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED.
The Commissioners continued their dialogue with Councilmember Bolkcom. They discussed the redevelopment of
Gateway East, working closely together and nonpayment of special assessments.
The Commissioners asked how long before the city council meeting was on the computer to view. (Answer:
Streaming city council minutes can be viewed within the next 24 hours. They are also rebroadcast at 7 am daily
and midnight on Wednesday.)
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Flickinger MOVED and Commissioner Findell 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 7:54 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Debra A. Skogen, ________________________
City Clerk/Staff Liaison Commissioner Donald Findell, Secretary
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