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Charter Commission January 11, 2007 Page 3 DRAFT '' 91 Commissioner Bor stated that it was not the position of City Staff to provide the 92 information to assess if an amendment was necessary. Chair Warren responded he was 93 speaking for Council and Staff. She believed they should work with the Commission, 94 even if the request for specific City staff was ineffective. A joint meeting might help 95 define what could and could not be done. 96 97 Commissioner Trehus expressed concern they should allow access to City staff, and 98 should not direct the Commission to training. He believed it was hindering the process. 99 100 Commissioner Bening asked for clarification. Commissioner Trehus answered that the 101 Commission requested information and was denied. The people holding the 102 neighborhood surveys knew the issues. 103 104 Commissioner Duffy indicated the intent of the Commission was to see if there was a 105 viable alternative. She directed the Commission to a note from William Hawkins and 106 Associates dated April 12, 2005 and addressed to the City Administrator referring to 107 Minnesota Statute 410. 108 109 Chair Warren noted the possibility that the Commission might not be inviting enough 110 people or the right people. She wanted to involve the people who would move it forward. 111 She recommended the item also be discussed at the next meeting. At the July meeting, 112 the Commission would draft an amendment and have it ready for the vote. 113 114 Commissioner Bor questioned if the letter gave any assurance that something could be in 115 place. 116 117 Commissioner Storberg inquired if any progress had been made since the last meeting. 118 She believed it should be initiated to benefit the roads and recommended tabling the issue 119 to allow Council and Staff to approach the Commission. 120 121 Commissioner Vacha agreed that the issue should be tabled. Commissioner Carlson 122 concurred, stating that Council should be motivating the Commission to act. 123 124 Chair Warren stated that Council could make an amendment that might not serve the 125 community. Commissioner Trehus responded he did not believe that Council was trying 126 to work with the Commission. If the Commission did not go forth with the issue, the 127 amendment concern did not automatically rest. He noted the City Administrator 128 indicated that Council would decide. He was willing to go to a training session. 129 130 Commissioner Storberg reminded the Commission of the stadium example. 131 132 MOTION by Commissioner Storberg, seconded by Commissioner Rosemary Williams, 133 to table any further discussion on road construction to be opened at the time of the 134 Commission's choice. Motion carried unanimously. 135