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Charter Commission January 14, 2016 Page 7 267 Commissioner Storberg stated that she was a member of the Commission when the Charter was 268 developed in 1980 and then came back to the Commission years later to provide the historical 269 side of the matter in attempt to help the situation. She stated that she just wants residents to have 270 the ability to vote on matters. 271 272 Commissioner Stanek stated that she has had involvement with the City Council during the past 273 two years and wants to be a part of what is going on. She stated that she did not like how the 274 City was treating individuals that were asking for help. She stated that through her experience 275 with the City Council and City staff she had been told that things could not be done that can be 276 done and wants to be a part of the can do attitude. 277 278 Commissioner Johnson stated that there changes that need to be made and communication that 279 needs to be improved so that the people of the City can have a voice. He stated that he would 280 need to leave the meeting to attend a musical performance. He left the meeting at 7:47 p.m. 281 282 Commissioner Aldentaler stated that he is a long time resident of Lino Lakes and also has 283 experience with the Department of Corrections in Stillwater and Lino Lakes. He provided 284 historical background information on the creation of the Charter, which allowed residents to 285 choose their own garbage hauler. 286 ,87 Commissioner Vanderpoel stated that he is a regulatory affairs specialist, noting that he gets _88 medical devices approved by agencies such as the FDA. He noted that he believed this would be 289 a way that he could contribute to the City. 290 291 Commissioner Juni introduced himself and provided information on his experience that would 292 assist in his service to the Commission, such as serving on other Boards. 293 294 Commissioner Stranik introduced himself and stated that he hopes to add some civility to the 295 relationship between the Charter Commission and City Council. 296 297 Commissioner Bretoi introduced himself and stated that he got involved with the Charter 298 Commission because of a petition for Shadow Lake improvements, noting that he felt like that 299 issue caused a lot of distrust for him with the City Council. He stated that in his opinion it is 300 important to have the checks and balances the Charter provides. 301 302 Acting Chair Dahl introduced herself and stated that the Charter for Lino Lakes provides rights to 303 its citizens that other City Charters do not provide to their citizens. She stated that it was her 304 support for the Charter and desire to be proactive that brought her to the Charter Commission. 305 She noted that she has served on the Planning Commission and City Council but has always 306 remained on the Charter Commission because she believes that citizens should always have the 307 right to vote on matters that concern them. 308 'Th09 Commissioner Juni asked if the Chair and Vice Chair from the previous year were still members 310 of the Commission. 311 7