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Charter Commission January 12, 2012 Page 4 136 Commissioner Lyden noted that when the issue was being raised for a vote by citizens in 2008 137 the City published a pamphlet to present their perspective. He had requested that the 138 Commission be allowed to have equal space to provide its point of view and was refused. He 139 also noted that the Council has a budget for road repair. 140 Commissioner Bartsch questioned why the City can't move ahead with decisions regarding road 141 repair. He noted he resides in a subdivision where roads have not been repaired for 30 years. 142 Commissioner Helgemoe commented that as a business owner having good infrastructure in the 143 city is important to the ability to attract new business. He also questioned where he could go to 144 get more information on the process for approving road repairs. 145 Commissioner Gunderson noted that Mr. Grochala of the City provided her with criteria and 146 where general funds will be required. 147 Commissioner Gunderson called the question. 148 Motion was passed with Commissioners Aldentaler, Bartsch, Dahl, Lyden, Sutherland, Trehus, 149 and Turcotte voting in favor; Commissioners Gunderson, Helgemoe, Penn, Storberg, Timm and 150 Williams voting against. 151 152 Election of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary 153 Chair Dahl commented that she has served as Chair for 3 '/2 years and appreciates the support she 154 has received. She also noted that she would be interested in the role of Vice Chair. 155 She proposed Commissioner Lyden for the position of Chair. 156 MOTION by Commissioner Trehus, seconded by Commissioner Gunderson, to elect _57 Commissioner Lyden the position of Chair. 158 Motion carries unanimously. 159 MOTION by Commissioner Sutherland, seconded by Commissioner Storberg to elect 160 Commissioner Dahl to the position of Vice Chair. Motion carries unanimously. 161 MOTION by Commissioner Trehus, seconded by Commissioner Gunderson to elect 162 Commissioner Penn to the position of Secretary. Motion carries unanimously 163 164 MOTION by Commissioner Storberg seconded by Commissioner Gunderson to add an 165 additional item to the agenda to provide an opportunity for the two Council members present to 166 share their perspectives. Motion carries unanimously 167 Council Member Stoesz noted that his primary reason for attending was to educate himself on 168 ways that the Commission and Council could work together and that he was disappointed that the 169 Commissioners chose to reject the offer to participate in the task force. 170 Council Member Rafferty noted that was attending as a citizen. He has been on the Council for 171 only two years and does not believe he has done anything that would harm his relationship with 172 the Commission. 173 Commissioner Sutherland thanked the Council members for their attendance. 174 175 Commissioner Helgmoe asked if current Commissioners could introduce themselves to the 176 newly appointed Commissioner and this was done. 177 178 ADJOURN 179 4