CHM 03/07/2011 - 29998CITY OF FRIDLEY
CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 7, 2011
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Soule called the Charter Commission meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Peter Borman, Gary Braam, Donald Findell, Carol Hoiby, Nancy Jorgenson, Ted Kranz,
Rick Nelson, Noel Ryan, Lois Sholzen and Cynthia Soule.
Members Absent: Marion Flickinger, William Holm, Lesile Plummer, Pam Reynolds
Others Present: Deb Skogen, City Clerk/Staff Liaison
Cindy Ruschy Staff Liaison
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Jorgenson MOVED and Commissioner Braam seconded a motion approving the meeting agenda.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SOULE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Braam MOVED and Commissioner Ryan seconded a motion approving the Charter Commission
meeting minutes of February 7, 2011.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SOULE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. Report of Nominating Committee
Commissioner Jorgenson reported that the Nominating Committee recommended the following Commissioners to
serve in the following offices:
Commissioner Braam, Chair,
Commissioner Ryan, Vice Chair
Commissioner Borman, Secretary.
Due to the required notice to members, the election of officers will take place at the April 4"' meeting.
Commissioner Hoiby MOVED and Commissioner Kranz SECONDED a motion receiving the Nominating
Committee's Report.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SOULE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
B. Expiration of Commission Terms
The terms are expiring in 2011:
Peter Borman 11/24/2011
Carol Hoiby 5/1/2011
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William Holm 5/1/2011
Pam Reynolds 5/1/2011
Commissioners Borman and Hoiby were asked if they would like to continue to serve on the Charter Commission.
Both Commissioners agreed to be reappointment to another term. Commissioners Holm and Reynolds will be
contacted by Deb Skogen via email regarding their decision for reappointments. Deb Skogen will also contact
Leslie Plummer regarding her commitment to the Charter Commission due her lack of being present for many
meetings.
Upon confirmation of intentions of Commissioners Holm and Reynolds a letter will be drafted with the
Commissions recommendation to the District Court Judge.
DISCUSSION OF CHAPTER 2 Vacancies in Council
Commissioner Holm prepared a draft of changes as discussed at last month's meeting held February 7, 2011. Upon
review of the new draft of Section 2.06, the following concerns were addressed.
Commissioner Jorgenson voiced a concern that the new draft might be in contradiction with current State Law.
Commissioner Nelson stated the 3 month period in question would be allowable in the current Minnesota State
Statutes. Commissioner Jorgenson suggested getting a legal opinion on this issue just to make sure.
Further discussed changed the new #3 to read as follows:
"If the Mayor's position is declared vacant, the Councilmember -at -large shall serve as the Mayor until the
end of the Mayor's term - ^cane- is filled."
Commissioner Nelson suggested the current version with the change be sent to the City Council, City Manger and
Legal Council for their review, clarifications and legal oversight.
Commissioner Jorgenson MOVED and Commissioner Nelson SECONDED to accept changes to Chapter 2 as
stated above.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF COMMISSIONER FINDELL
VOTING NAY. MOTION CARRIED.
DISCUSSION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Election of Officers — Annual Meeting
Discussion of response from Council on Chapter 2 if received from legal council and City Council.
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Gary Braam MOVED and Commissioner Jorgenson SECONDED a motion to adjourn the meeting.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SOULE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
AND THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 8:19 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia Ruschy
Staff Liaison
Carol Hoiby, Secretary