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Charter Commission <br />November 29, 2007 <br />Page 14 <br />APPROVED <br />'72 referendum and preferred to use a number that was more constant. He stated with all due respect, <br />573 he would be voting no. <br />574 <br />575 Motion carried. Commissioner Trehus and Commissioner Bening voted nay. <br />576 <br />577 Ms. Marty provided further guidance to the Commission regarding the December 3rd work <br />578 session meeting. She noted that state law gives the Commission the power to propose an <br />579 amendment to the Charter that would be placed on the 2008 ballot. She added state law requires <br />580 that any amendment be adopted by 51% of the votes cast. <br />581 <br />582 Chair Duffy stated the Commission has now approved its draft amendment to be presented to the <br />583 City Council; she asked if the Commission should vote on the Council's amendment. <br />584 <br />585 Ms. Marty replied it is not necessary. <br />586 <br />587 Commissioner Dahl suggested that the agenda item suggested by Commissioner Zastrow <br />588 regarding a brochure or flyer be tabled. <br />589 <br />590 Ms. Marty left the meeting at 9:33 p.m. <br />591 <br />592 NEW BUSINESS <br />/1593 <br />594 Commissioner Bening announced that he will be undergoing triple bypass surgery on Tuesday, <br />595 December 4, 2007. The Charter Commission expressed their best wishes to Commissioner <br />596 Bening for a successful outcome. <br />597 <br />598 Commissioner Bor expressed her appreciation to the Charter Commission and stated it was a <br />599 privilege to serve on the Commission. <br />600 <br />601 Chair Duffy presented a plaque to Commissioner Bor expressing the Charter Commission's <br />602 appreciation to her for her time and service on the Commission. <br />603 <br />604 Chair Duffy also presented plaques to Commissioners Handrick and Rosemary Williams in their <br />605 absence. <br />606 <br />607 MOTION by Commissioner Bor, seconded by Commissioner Storberg, to adjourn the special <br />608 meeting at 9:45 p.m. <br />609 Chair Duffy expressed her thanks to all of the Commissioners for their time and commitment <br />610 during the last several months. She stated she felt the Commission's proposed amendment is a <br />611 good alternative and is hopeful the Council will accept it. <br />612 <br />613 Commissioner Trehus called for a point of order. He stated Item 7A was not discussed and asked <br />614 if the January 10, 2008 meeting could be moved to January 17, 2008. <br />615 <br />14 <br />