CHM 05/07/2018
CITY OF FRIDLEY
CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING
May 7, 2018
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Ostwald called the Charter Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Commissioners Kelli Brillhart, Zach Crandall, Don Findell, Manuel
Granroos, Richard Johnston, Ted Kranz, Rick Nelson, David Ostwald,
Barb Reiland, Pam Reynolds, Valerie Rolstad, Cindy Soule, and Avonna
Starck
Members Absent: Commissioners Gary Braam, and Bruce Nelson
Others Present: Deb Skogen, City Clerk/Staff Liaison
Annie Leibel, City Management and Elections Assistant
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Nelson MOVED and Commissioner Brillhart seconded a motion approving the
meeting agenda.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON OSTWALD DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Johnston MOVED and Commissioner Rolstad seconded a motion approving the
Charter Commission meeting minutes of April 2, 2018.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON OSTWALD DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A.Reappointment of Commissioner Granroos
Chairperson Ostwald asked Commissioner Granroos if he would be interested in being
reappointed to another term. Commission Granroos said yes.
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Commissioner Rolstad MOVED and Commissioner Nelson seconded a motion directing staff to
prepare a letter to the Chief Judge recommending the reappointment of Commissioner Granroos.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON OSTWALD DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED.
B.Discussion to Recommend Bylaws Amendment
Commissioner Reynolds asked if a provision for cancellation of the meeting was needed under
Meetings, Item B.
Ms. Skogen stated as long as the nominations were mailed at least 10 days before the meeting, no
provision was needed and the Commission could cancel and reschedule the meeting as needed.
Commissioner Reynolds asked if the words “Newly Revised 2011” were part of the title of
Rosenburg’s Rules of Order Newly Revised 2011. She suggested it be written “the most current
version of Rosenburg’s Rules of Order”.
Ms. Skogen stated Rosenburg’s Rules of Order Newly Revised 2011 was the title and should stay
as is.
Commissioner Reynolds asked if there needed to be a list of adequate excuses under Membership,
Item B.
Chair Ostwald stated the adequacy of the excuse would be a judgement call.
Commissioner Reynolds asked if there should be a list of membership duties to supplement
Membership, Item B.
Ms. Skogen clarified the duties of the office include attending meetings and voting.
Commissioner Reynolds asked for clarification regarding Membership, Item B, “(2/3) of the
Commission members present and voting.”
Ms. Skogen stated this meant the quorum present at the meeting. She explained if 12 people were
present, a discharge vote would have to be passed by at least 8 commissioners (or 2/3 of those
present).
Commissioner Reynolds stated the word “supporting” under Membership Item B should be
“supported”.
Commissioner Reynolds stated on page 3, under B. 3. d. should read “missed (2) consecutive
meetings” instead of “missed (3) consecutive meetings”.
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Commissioner Reynolds MOVED and Commissioner Soule seconded a motion approving the by-
laws be amended to read “Any member missing three (3) consecutive meetings without an
adequate excuse, or failing to perform the duties of the office shall be subject to a discharge from
the Commission upon a written request to the Court, supported supporting by two-thirds (2/3) of
the Commission members present and voting.” And “giving notice to members who have missed
two (2) three (3) consecutive meetings pursuant to Article IV, Section B, of the By-laws;”.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON OSTWALD DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS
A.Review and Recommendation of Ordinance to Amend Chapter 8
Ms. Skogen explained she prepared a draft ordinance. Once it was approved by the Commission
the Ordinance, the Commission would recommend it be sent to the City Council.
Ms. Skogen stated the following strikeout language was missing from Section 8.04 and would
make the correction:
“Such Ordinance shall also require petition of a majority in number and interest of
the owners of the property to be assessed for such improvement, or improvements,
for the initiation thereof; provided that the City Council may proceed upon its own
initiative hereunder and under such ordinance by resolution adopted by four/fifths
(4/5) affirmative votes of the City Council after a proper notice and hearing.”
Commissioner Nelson thought “state” as referred to in section 8.04 should be capitalized.
Ms. Skogen said she would check and make this consistent with the other items in the Charter.
Commissioner Nelson stated the meaning of the following sentence was changed with the addition
of the word “may”, “tThe City Council may organize a public works department and may provide
the public works department with sustainable equipment to perform their duties.” He suggested
the entire sentence be taken out as there is a public works department currently. The
Commissioners agreed.
Commissioner Rolstad MOVED and Commissioner Johnston seconded a motion approving the
draft ordinance to Chapter 8 with the changes recommended by the Commission.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON OSTWALD DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Commissioner Nelson MOVED and Commissioner Rolstad seconded a motion recommending the
draft ordinance be sent to the City Council for review.
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UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON OSTWALD DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS/COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Soule suggested the Commission review any related changes from the State
Legislature that may impact the Charter.
Commissioner Reynolds suggested the Commission search for a standard for capitalization in the
By-laws and Charter. Commissioner Brillhart stated she would look for a standard and work with
staff to provide something for the meeting in September.
Commissioner Soule suggested the Commission create a glossary for the Commission’s reference.
Commissioner Reynolds asked if Chapter 1 of the Charter has been revised since 1989.
Ms. Skogen stated the only change was adding spaces between each of the items. The language
had not been changed.
Commissioner Ostwald suggested the Commission bring their Charter books to the September
meeting to make sure all are current.
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Kranz MOVED and Commissioner Granroos seconded a motion to adjourn the
meeting.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON OSTWALD DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 7:38 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Annie Leibel
City Management and Elections Assistant
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