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04-29-2024 Joint Charter Commission and City Council April 29, 2024 7:00 PM Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE Minutes Call to Order Chair Nelson called the Charter Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present Mohammed Barre Donald Findell Greg Gardner Clifford Johnson Nikki Karnopp Steven Kisner Ted Kranz Audrey Nelson Rick Nelson Valerie Rolstad Doug Schmitz Mayor Scott Lund Councilmember Dave Ostwald Councilmember Ryan Evanson Councilmember Ann Bolkcom Absent Pam Reynolds Kelli Brillhart Councilmember Tom Tillberry Others Present Melissa Moore, City Clerk/Communications Manager Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk Wally Wysopal, City Manager Approval of Agenda Motion to approve the agenda by Commissioner Rolstad, seconded by Commissioner Nelson. Upon a voice call vote, all voting aye, Chair Nelson declared the motion carried unanimously. Approval of Meeting Minutes 1. Approval of March 18, 2024, Charter Commission Meeting Minutes Charter Commission 04-29-2024 Minutes Page 2 Commissioner Gardner made a motion to approve the March 18, 2024 meeting minutes as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Barre. Upon a voice call vote, all voting aye, Chair Nelson declared the motion carried unanimously. Administrative Matters 2. Revised Bylaws Ms. Moore reminded the Commission that they approved their Bylaws for another year at the March 18 meeting and a copy of the Bylaws is included in the packet. Old Business N/A New Business 3. Discussion with the Fridley City Council The Commission and the Fridley City Council (Council) discussed a variety of topics:  how the City can improve various communications to residents about City business  how the Council could improve its communication on actions being taken at meetings  an update on franchises for telecommunication services  Councilmember Dave Ostwald shared that he enjoys attending the Commission’s meetings and that his presence at the meetings is not formalized as a “liaison”, but as a bridge between the two bodies. Future Meeting Topics/Communications 4. Future Meeting Topics  Chapter 5  Review of Chapter 10  Interview with candidate Dave Linton  Charter Commission training. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Rolstad to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Gardner. Upon a voice call vote, all voting aye, Chair Nelson declared the motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.