04-03-2023
Charter Commission Meeting
April 03, 2023
7:00 PM
Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E.
Agenda
Notice of Hybrid Meeting
Pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 13.02 the April 3, 2023 meeting will be a hybrid meeting. Commissioner
Rick Nelson will be attending via Zoom from 7575 W. Battaglia Drive Lot E-22, Casa Grande, AZ 85193.
Virtual: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5509933797?pwd=NEcyb2tZT2JEQkFuYm5qZ1lDcUxzQT09
Meeting ID: 550 993 3797. Passcode: 597141. Call in: 305-224-1968
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Meeting Minutes
1.Approval of March 6, 2023 Charter Commission Meeting Minutes
Administrative Matters
New Business
2.Joint Meeting with the Fridley City Council
Future Meeting Topics/Communications
3.Future Meeting Topics
Adjournment
Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in
any City of Fridley services, programs, or activities. Hearing impaired persons who need an interpreter
or other persons who require auxiliary aids should contact the City at (763) 572-3450.
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:April 3, 2023 Meeting Type: Charter Commission
Submitted By:Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk
Title
Approval of March 6, 2023Charter Commission Meeting Minutes
Background
Attached are the minutes fromMarch 6, 2023
Recommendation
Staff recommend the approval of the March 6, 2023Charter Commission Meeting Minutes.
Attachments and Other Resources
March 6, 2023Charter Commission Meeting Minutes
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Charter Commission
March 6,2023
7:00 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE
Minutes
Call to Order
Chair Nelson called the Charter Commission meeting to order at 7:01p.m.
Roll Call
Present: MohamedBarre
Gary Braam
Ibsen Gabriel(arrived at 7:13 p.m.)
Greg Gardner
Manuel Granroos
Nikki Karnopp
Steven Kisner
Rick Nelson
Pam Reynolds
Val Rolstad
Avonna Starck
Absent: Kelli Brillhart, Donald Findell, Ted Kranz, Oluwaseyi Olawore, Melissa Moore
Others Present: Wally Wysopal, City Manager
Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk
Ryan Evanson, Councilmember, Ward 2
Approval of Agenda
Motionby Commissioner Granroosto approve the meeting agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Rolstad.
Upon a roll callvote,Barre, Braam, Gardner, Granroos, Karnopp, Kisner, Nelson,Reynolds,Rolstad and
Starckvoting aye, Chair Nelson declared the motion carried unanimously.
Approval ofMeeting Minutes
1. ApprovalFebruary 6,2023, Charter Commission Meeting Minutes
Motionby Commissioner Gardnerto approve the meeting minutesof February 6,2023as presented.
Seconded by Commissioner Braam.
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Charter Commission 3/6/2023 Minutes Page 2
Upon a roll call vote, Barre, Braam, Gardner, Granroos, Karnopp, Kisner, Nelson, Reynolds, Rolstad and
Starck voting aye, Chair Nelson declared the motion carried unanimously.
Administrative Matters
2. Election of Officers
Chair Nelson noted the slate of Officers as recommended by the Nominating Committee. He
welcomed any additional nominations.
There were no other nominations.
Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk, provided paper ballots for voting.
The following Commission members were elected unanimously through paper balloting:
Rick Nelson as Chair, Manny Granroos as Vice Chair, and Val Rolstad as Secretary.
3. 2023 Member List
Chair Nelson noted that a list of the updated membership was provided in the packet.
Ms. Kondrick noted that all contact information for the members has also been updated.
4. Establishing Agenda Topics for a Joint Meeting with the Fridley City Council (Council)
Ms. Kondrick noted that staff compiled a list of topics for discussion with the Council at the upcoming
joint meeting and welcomed any additions.
There were no additions.
Motion by Commissioner Rolstad to affirm the list of topics for the joint meeting with the Council as
presented. Seconded by Commissioner Reynolds.
Upon a roll call vote, Barre, Braam, Gardner, Granroos, Karnopp, Kisner, Nelson, Reynolds, Rolstad and
Starck voting aye, Chair Nelson declared the motion carried unanimously.
5. Revised Bylaws
Ms. Kondrick noted that the records.
Old Business
6. Review of Chapter 4
The Commission continued its review of the sections of Chapter 4.
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Charter Commission 3/6/2023 Minutes Page 3
The Commission agreed that Section 4.04 should reference Section 2.07 rather than 2.06.
The Commission agreed that Section 4.02 should be changed to 14 days notice instead of 15.
The Commission asked for clarification from Melissa Moore, City Clerk on the following items:
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voters may be allowed to vote for, related to Chapter 5 of the Charter.
!Distinctions in eligibility to be a Head Judge for the City, versus an Election Judge (eligible
voter versus registered voter).
!tition
might be considered onerous for a candidate who is or is not affiliated with a major political
party.
!Clarify if there is a difference between a Nomination Petition and an Affidavit of Candidacy,
and what those differences are.
!More information on how the City tallies write-in votes and if those processes differ from what
the Charter language may direct.
The Commission asked for Section 4.05 to be put into bullet format to better clarify the
disqualifications of an Election Judge.
The Commission agreed that the minimum number of Election Judges appointed to each voting
precinct should be three, and not two.
Motion by Commissioner Starck to approve the proposed changes to Chapter 4 related to election
judges as discussed. Seconded by Commissioner Gardner.
Upon a roll call vote, Barre, Braam, Gabriel, Gardner, Granroos, Karnopp, Kisner, Nelson, Reynolds,
Rolstad and Starck voting aye, Chair Nelson declared the motion carried unanimously.
The Commission tabled a discussion of Section 4.07 until
responses from this meeting.
New Business
Commissioner Reynolds asked if members that have left the Commission would be recognized for their
service, noting that certificates were previously issued. It was also suggested that those members be
invited to the Commission Appreciation Dinner.
Future Meeting Topics/Communications
Chair Nelson noted the upcoming joint meeting with the Council.
Adjournment
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Motion by Commissioner Granroos to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Rolstad.
Upon a roll call vote, Barre, Braam, Gabriel, Gardner, Granroos, Karnopp, Kisner, Nelson, Reynolds, Rolstad
and Starck voting aye, Chair Nelson declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:April3, 2023 Meeting Type: Charter Commission
Submitted By:Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk
Title
Joint Meeting with the Fridley City Council
Background
In its work last year, the Fridley Charter Commission (Commission) established three strategic values:
collaboration, stewardship, and engagement. Each strategic value was accompanied by several
activities the Commission may choose to take on to fulfill those strategic values. Related to its value of
being collaborative, the Commission asserted it could be successful in this value by engaging in more
active communication with the Fridley City Council (Council). The Commission requested the
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At its February 6, 2023,meeting theCommissioncontemplated topics to discuss with theCouncil.
Selected topicsare as follows:
Setting a yearly reoccurring meeting for both bodies.
Is there a particular chapter of the Charter that the Council recommends for review? Are there
Are Councilmembers hearing feedback from residents on any matters related to the Charter?
The Commission has begun a review of Chapter 4, Nominations and Elections. Are there items
the Council would like to discuss regarding the content of that chapter?
Are there any other areas or items the Council would like to discuss with the Commission?
Members of either body may choose to raise additional topics, if desired.
Recommendation
Staff recommend the Commissionand the Council discuss the selected topics.
Attachments and Other Resources
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:April 3, 2023 Meeting Type: Charter Commission
Submitted By:Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk
Title
Future Meeting Topics
Background
Future meeting topic items requested by commissioners:
Chapter No. 5: Initiative, Referendum and Recall
Chapter No. 7: Taxation and Finances.
Recommendation
None.
Attachments and Other Resources
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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