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3-6-23 Charter Commission March 6, 2023 7:00 PM Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE Minutes Call to Order Chairperson Nelson called the Charter Commission meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Present Mohamed Barre 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 Wally Wysopal, City Manager Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk Ryan Evanson, Councilmember, Ward 2 Approval of Agenda Motion by Commissioner Granroos to approve the meeting agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Rolstad. Upon a roll call vote, Barre, Braam, Gardner, Granroos, Karnopp, Kisner, Nelson, Rolstad and Starck voting aye, Chair Nelson declared the motion carried unanimously. Approval of Meeting Minutes 1. Approval February 6, 2023, Charter Commission Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner Gardner to approve the meeting minutes of February 6, 2023 as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Braam. 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 Charter Commission 3/6/2023 Minutes Page 2 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Establishing Agenda Topics for a Joint Meeting with the Fridley City 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 City Council as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Reynolds. Upon a roll call vote, Barre, Braam, Gardner, Granroos, Karnopp, Kisner, Nelson, Rolstad and Starck voting aye, Chair Nelson declared the motion carried unanimously. 4. Revised Bylaws Chair Nelson provided an overview of the review and input received thus far. Ms. Kondrick noted that the revisions were unanimously approved at the last meeting and the intention of this item was to provide the updated bylaws to the Commission. Old Business 5. Review of Chapter 4 The Commission continued its review of the sections of Chapter 4 and the input from the City Attorney, providing input and suggestions. Charter Commission 3/6/2023 Minutes Page 3 A member of the Commission asked why a primary would be required as the City municipal election is non-partisan. It was noted that not all communities follow that path and because less people turn out for a primary election, that would mean a smaller percentage of the population is choosing the two candidates. An inconsistency was noted in 4.04 that should reference 2.07 rather than 2.06. An update was suggested to a length of time as well as the use of a motion versus a resolution. Clarification was provided on language that would prevent someone from serving as an election judge if they have circulated or signed a peition for candidacy or a member of a committee proposing a referendum. It was determined that language could be clarified through the use of bullets. Suggested changes were also proposed for the language related to the number of required election judges to follow the requirement of state statute. 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, Rolstad and Starck voting aye, Chair Nelson declared the motion carried unanimously. The Commission discussed language for election judges and the difference between an eligible voter and registered voter. The Commission also had question about language related to a petition of candidacy versus an affidavit of candidacy. New Business A member of the Commission 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 dinner and be recognized at that time. Future Meeting Topics/Communications Chair Nelson noted the upcoming joint meeting with the City Council. Adjournment 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, Rolstad and Starck voting aye, Chairperson Nelson declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m.