04-04-2022
CHARTER COMMISSION
April 4, 2022
7:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Avenue N.E.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Nelson called the Charter Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Kelli Brillhart
Ibsen Gabriel
Greg Gardner
Manuel Granroos
Nikki Karnopp
Ted Kranz Bruce Nelson
Rick Nelson
Oluwaseyi Olawore
Pam Reynolds
Val Rolstad
Cynthia Soule
Avonna Starck
Melissa Moore, City Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Commissioner Rolstad to approve the meeting agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Karnopp.
UPON A ROLL CALL VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIR NELSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
1. Approval March 7, 2022, Charter Commission Meeting Minutes
Commissioner Reynolds the March 7, 2022 minutes be amended to make a notation that the ballots from
the 2022 Election of Officers should have been read aloud for the record, pursuant to Minnesota Statute
13D.
Motion by Commissioner Reynolds to approve the meeting minutes of March 7, 2022 as amended.
Seconded by Commissioner Granroos.
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UPON A ROLL CALL VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIR NELSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
2. Fridley Commission Appreciation Dinner
Ms. Moore reminded the Commission of the upcoming Appreciation Dinner to be held Monday, April 18
at 6:00 p.m. at Springbrook Nature Center.
OLD BUSINESS
3. Mission Statement and Strategic Values Ms. Moore reviewed the Agenda Report, which included a summary of the March 7 mission statement and strategic values discussion that was facilitated through a Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations and
Results (SOAR) Activity. Ms. Moore asked for any questions, revisions or clarifications of the summary.
The Commission directed revision to the Results portion, point number one to read: “Mutual cooperation
with the Fridley City Council to enact the Commission’s proposed amendments.”
The Commission discussed adding an item to the resources section regarding an orientation for new
Commission members.
The Commission reviewed and discussed the draft Mission Statement crafted by Ms. Moore. The
Commission directed it be changed to: “The Fridley Charter Commission’s mission is to collaboratively
evaluate and propose changes to the City Charter that reflect the importance of the City Charter, to enable
effective government operations and reflect the values of the residents of Fridley.” The Commission agreed this is a draft statement that will continue to be refined through ongoing discussions.
The Commission reviewed and discussed the draft Strategic Values crated by Ms. Moore. The Commission
directed point number one under Collaboration be changed to: “Active communication with the City
Council.” The Commission directed point number one under Stewardship be changed to: “Act ethically.”
The Commission directed point number three under Engagement be changed to: “When Commission
openings occur, actively recruit new voices that reflect the changing demographics of Fridley.”
The Commission asked Ms. Moore to revise the SOAR Activity summary and draft mission and values. Ms.
Moore agreed and said she would email the document to the Commission for review and additional work.
FUTURE MEETING TOPICS/COMMUNICATIONS
No comments.
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ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Commissioner Kranz to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Granroos.
UPON A ROLL CALL VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIR NELSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND
THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:52 P.M.