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11-3-2025 Charter Commission Meeting November 3, 2025 7:00 PM Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE Minutes Call to Order Secretary Barre 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 Ted Kranz Dave Linton Audrey Nelson Rick Nelson (Remote attendance, joined at 7:10) Pam Reynolds Valerie Rolstad Doug Schmitz Absent Kathy Smith Others Present Beth Kondrick, Deputy City Clerk Dave Ostwald, Mayor Patrick Vescio, Councilmember At Large Gary Olsen, Charter Commission Applicant Natividad Seefeld, Charter Commission Applicant Approval of Agenda Motion to approve the agenda as presented by Commissioner Karnopp, seconded by Commissioner Reynolds. Upon a roll call vote, with Commissioners Barre, Bremener, Findell, Gardner, Karnopp, Kisner, Kranz, Linton, Nelson, Reynolds, Rolstad and Schmitz, voting aye, Secretary Barre declared the motion carried unanimously. Approval of Meeting Minutes Charter Commission 11-3-2025 Minutes Page 2 1. Approval of October 6, 2025, Charter Commission Meeting Minutes Motion to approve the October 6, 2025 Meeting Minutes by Commissioner Karnopp. Seconded by Commissioner Rolstad. Upon a roll call vote, with Commissioners Barre, Bremener, Findell, Gardner, Karnopp, Kisner, Kranz, Linton, Nelson, Reynolds, Rolstad and Schmitz, voting aye, Secretary Barre declared the motion carried unanimously. Administrative Matters 2. Election to Vacant Officer of Vice Chair. At the October meeting, the Commission voted Vice Chair Nelson to the vacant spot of Chair. This left an opening for Vice Chair. Commissioner Kisner nominated Commissioner Bremener for Vice Chair. Commissioner Bremener declined and nominated Commissioner Karnopp, seconded by Commissioner Rolstad. No other nominations were received. Upon a roll call vote, with Commissioners Barre, Bremener, Findell, Gardner, Karnopp, Kisner, Kranz, Linton, Nelson, Reynolds, Rolstad and Schmitz, voting aye, Secretary Barre declared the motion carried unanimously. 3. 2026 Charter Commission Dates Ms. Kondrick informed the Commission that the official City Calendar with proposed Charter Commission Dates was approved by the City Council and that a copy has been provided in the packet for Commissioners. 4. Prospective Member Discussion Commissioners met with two candidates for the open seat on the Commission, Gary Olsen and Natividad Seefeld. After the Commissioners interviewed the candidates, a discussion was held that both candidates were qualified and would be a good fit. A proposal was made to use a ballot to indicate which candidate would be the top choice with the second person being asked if they would allow their information retained and be appointed at the next opening. nd Motion to use a ballot to indicate choice with the 2 choice asked if they would like to be appointed at the next opening by Commissioner Gardner, seconded by Commissioner Kranz. Upon a roll call vote, with Commissioners Barre, Bremener, Findell, Gardner, Kranz, Linton, A. Nelson, R. Nelson, Reynolds, Rolstad and Schmitz, voting aye, and Commissioners Kisner and Karnopp voting nay Vice Chair Karnopp declared the motion carried unanimously. After Commissioners indicated their respective choices by ballot, Ms. Kondrick read the results out loud into the record as Chair Nelson was attending the meeting remotely. The results were as follows: Charter Commission 11-3-2025 Minutes Page 3 Barre: Gary Olsen Bremener: Natividad Seefeld Findell: Natividad Seefeld Gardner: Gary Olsen Karnopp: Natividad Seefeld Kisner: Natividad Seefeld Kranz: Gary Olsen Linton: Natividad Seefeld A. Nelson: Natividad Seefeld R. Nelson: Natividad Seefeld Reynolds: Natividad Seefeld Rolstad: Gary Olsen Schmitz: Gary Olsen The majority selected Natividad Seefeld. Ms. Kondrick stated she would send the recommendation for her appointment to the Chief Judge and ask Mr. Olsen if he would be willing to have his information retained for the next opening. Old Business There were no items under Old Business. New Business 5. Chapter 2: Legal and Staff Reviews Ms. Kondrick stated that a copy of Chapter 2 with comments from the City Attorney and City Staff was included in the packet along with Commissioner Reynolds’ proposed language change for section 2.013. Commissioner Reynolds stated she wished to withdraw her request to review this section at this time and would like to do further research. Motion to remove Chapter 2 from discussion and review by Chair Nelson, Seconded by Commissioner Gardner. Upon a roll call vote, with Commissioners Barre, Bremener, Findell, Gardner, Karnopp, Kisner, Kranz, Linton, A. Nelson, R. Nelson, Reynolds, Rolstad and Schmitz, voting aye, Vice Chair Karnopp declared the motion carried unanimously. 6. Chapter 6: Legal and Staff Reviews Ms. Kondrick informed the Commission that the City Attorney and Staff reviewed Chapter 6 and that a copy of suggested revisions was included in the packet. Ms. Kondrick stated that in the interest of time it may be best to table the discussion until January. Motion to table Chapter 6 Review until January by Commissioner Rolstad, Seconded by Commissioner Reynolds. Charter Commission 11-3-2025 Minutes Page 4 Upon a roll call vote, with Commissioners Barre, Bremener, Findell, Gardner, Karnopp, Kisner, Kranz, Linton, A. Nelson, R. Nelson, Reynolds, Rolstad and Schmitz, voting aye, Vice Chair Karnopp declared the motion carried unanimously. Future Meeting Topics/Communications 7. Future Meeting Topics  Candidate Interview Process and application  Next Chapter to Review  Commission Onboarding Manual  Meeting schedule cadence  Chapter 6 Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Rolstad to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Reynolds. Upon a roll call vote, with Commissioners Barre, Bremener, Findell, Gardner, Karnopp, Kisner, Kranz, Linton, A. Nelson, R. Nelson, Reynolds, Rolstad and Schmitz, voting aye, Vice Chair Karnopp declared the motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.