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135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 Charter Commission 1 July 8, 2010January 12, 2012 Page 4 Commissioner Trehus stated that there is a process for proposing amendments to the Charter. The Task Force would be acting in strictly advisory capacity and would not be able to create amendments. He also noted that there have been multiple attempts to remove Chapter 8 and that multiple projects proposed by the City have been defeated by the residents. He also expressed concern that the Council may have "stacked the deck" in its favor with its choice of members and advisors, and by appointing:7 members versus the 3 allotted to the Commission. Commissioner Turcotte indicated that the Task Force is not being proposed due to a road issue but a sewer and water issue. Commissioner Lyden noted that when the issue was being raised for a vote by citizens in 2008 the City published a pamphlet to present their perspective. He had requested that the Commission be allowed to have equal space to provide its point of view and was refused. He also noted that the Council has a budget for road repair. Commissioner Bartsch questioned why the City can't move ahead with decisions regarding road repair. He noted he resides in a subdivision where roads have not been repaired for 30 years. Commissioner Helgemoe commented that as a business owner having good infrastructure in the city is important to the ability to attract new business. He also questioned where he could go to get more information on the process for approving road repairs. Commissioner Gunderson noted that Mr. Grochala of the City provided her with criteria and where general funds will be required. Commissioner Gunderson called the question. Motion was passed with Commissioners Aldentaler, Bartsch, Dahl, Lyden, Sutherland, Trehus, and Turcotte voting in favor; Commissioners Gunderson, Helgemoe, Penn, Storberg, Timm and Williams voting against. Election of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary Chair Dahl commented that she has served as Chair for 3 1/2 years and appreciates the support she has received. She also noted that she would be interested in the role of Vice Chair. She proposed Commissioner Lyden for the position of Chair. MOTION by Commissioner Trehus, seconded by Commissioner Gunderson, to elect Commissioner Lyden the position of Chair. Motion carries unanimously. MOTION by Commissioner Sutherland, seconded by Commissioner Storberg to elect Commissioner Dahl to the position of Vice Chair. Motion carries unanimously. MOTION by Commissioner Trehus, seconded by Commissioner Gunderson to elect Commissioner Penn to the position of Secretary. Motion carries unanimously MOTION by Commissioner Storberg seconded by Commissioner Gunderson to add an additional item to the agenda to provide an opportunity for the two Council members present to share their perspectives. Motion carries unanimously Council Member Stoesz noted that his primary reason for attending was to educate himself on ways that the Commission and Council could work together and that he was disappointed that the Commissioners chose to reject the offer to participate in the task force. Council Member Rafferty noted that was attending as a citizen. He has been on the Council for only two years and does not believe he has done anything that would harm his relationship with the Commission. 4