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10-6-2025 Charter Commission Meeting October 6, 2025 7:00 PM Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE Minutes Call to Order Vice Chair Nelson called the Charter Commission meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Present Mohamed Barre Brad Bremener Donald Findell Greg Gardner Nikki Karnopp Steve Kisner Dave Linton Audrey Nelson Rick Nelson Pam Reynolds Valerie Rolstad Doug Schmitz Absent Ted Kranz Kathy Smith Others Present Melissa Moore, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk Dave Ostwald, Mayor Approval of Agenda Motion to approve the agenda with one additional item added by Commissioner Nelson by Commissioner Karnopp, seconded by Commissioner Reynolds. Upon a voice call vote, all voting aye, Vice Chair Nelson declared the motion carried unanimously. Approval of Meeting Minutes 1. Approval of September 2, 2025, Charter Commission Meeting Minutes Motion to approve the September 2, 2025 Meeting Minutes with addition of Commissioner Barre’s absence by Commissioner Reynolds. Seconded by Commissioner Karnopp. Charter Commission 10-6-2025 Minutes Page 2 Upon a voice call vote, all voting aye, Vice Chair Nelson declared the motion carried unanimously. Administrative Matters 2. Election to Vacant Officer of Chair. Clifford Johnson submitted his resignation from the Commission in May which left a vacancy for the position of Chair. Commissioner Gardner nominated Vice Chair Nelson to serve as Chair. Seconded by Commissioner Rolstad. No other nominations were received. Upon a voice call vote, all voting aye, Vice Chair Nelson declared the motion carried unanimously. This now leaves an opening for vice chair which will be voted on at the November meeting. 3. 2026 Charter Commission Dates Ms. Moore gave the Charter Commission the meeting dates for City Council meetings in 2026 and directed the Commission to select their meeting dates based on this schedule. The Commission selected the following dates for 2026: January 6, February 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, September 8, October 5 and November 16. Motion to approve the proposed Commission meeting schedule by Commissioner Rolstad. Seconded by Commissioner Barre. Upon a voice call vote, all voting aye, Chair Nelson declared the motion carried unanimously. 4. Revised Bylaws Ms. Kondrick presented the Commission with a copy of the approved Bylaws from the discussion held in September. Commissioners are encouraged to place a copy of the new Bylaws in their Commission folders. 5. 2025 Annual Report Ms. Kondrick presented the Annual Report that will be submitted to the Chief Judge, that details the work th of the Commission over the last year. The report will be sent on November 4 and will include the change rd of Vice Chair Nelson becoming Chair and the results of the Vice Chair election held on November 3. Motion to approve the Annual Report with the two additions by Commissioner Rolstad. Seconded by Commissioner Gardner. Upon a voice call vote, all voting aye, Chair Nelson declared the motion carried unanimously. 6. Update to Chapter 4 of the League of Minnesota Cities Handbook for Minnesota Cities Charter Commission 10-6-2025 Minutes Page 3 Ms. Moore presented the Commission with information concerning the updates to Chapter 4 of the League of Minnesota Cities Handbook for Minnesota Cities. Ms. Moore stated the changes were not substantive but worth noting. Ms. Moore also mentioned this would be a good time to consider having an Attorney from the League of Minnesota Cities come to a Commission meeting and lead a training session. Motion to direct Staff to ask the League of Minnesota Cities Attorney to come lead a training session by Commissioner Karnopp. Seconded by Commissioner Barre. Upon a voice call vote, all voting aye, Chair Nelson declared the motion carried unanimously. 7. Discussion on Convicted Felons and whether they can serve on the Commission Commissioner Nelson asked a question about the fact that State Law changed in 2023 and allows convicted felons to vote if they are not incarcerated. The Commission discussed that nothing is stated that says they cannot. Commission applicants must be an eligible voter. Old Business 8. Chapter 5 Review Ms. Moore brought an update from the City Attorney to the Commission’s attention on section 5.02. The Attorney proposed a change in language for clarification. The Commission also discussed use of the word “Officer” and if that should be changed to “Councilmember”. Motion to change the word “Officer” to “Councilmember” by Commissioner Linton. Seconded by Commissioner Rolstad. Upon a voice call vote, all voting aye, Chair Nelson declared the motion carried unanimously. Motion to accept the attorney’s legal clarification by Commissioner Rolstad. Seconded by Commissioner Bremener. Upon a voice call vote, all voting aye, Chair Nelson declared the motion carried unanimously. The Commission held a discussion on the City Council’s request for clarification on thresholds and if a formal response should be provided. The Commission decided they would like to move the chapter forward for City Council approval as is. Motion to approve Chapter 5 as amended by Commissioner Reynolds. Seconded by Commissioner Karnopp. Upon a voice call vote, all voting aye, Chair Nelson declared the motion carried unanimously. Charter Commission 10-6-2025 Minutes Page 4 Future Meeting Topics/Communications 9. Future Meeting Topics  Candidate Interview Process  Adding Language to the Charter for who can and cannot serve on the Commission, specifically section 2.013 of Chapter 2  Next Chapter to Review  Commission Onboarding Manual  Meeting schedule cadence  Chapter 6 Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Reynolds to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Barre. Upon a voice call vote, all voting aye, Chair Nelson declared the motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.