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^ Charter Commission October 13, 2011 Page 3 Meeting Rules/Bylaws An informational item only. Chair Dahl indicated she wanted to ensure that all commissioners had a correct set. Upcoming Charter Appointments/Re-appointments/Applications Commissioner Carlson asked about the process to be followed for the submission of applications and whether it is in alignment with the process that was voted on at the July 14th meeting. Commissioner Trehus asked whether the Chair had received any applications as yet and Chair Dahl indicated she had received one. Commissioner Minar stated that he would not be reapplying as he believes in term limits for elected officials. Chair Dahl she will be writing the letter that accompanies the submission of applications to the Judge. Charter History Commissioner Storberg revised her draft and since Commissioner Sutherland was not familiar with it she asked for time to read and review it. Commissioner Sutherland made some revisions which she read to the Commissioners. Her perspective is that for the web site the language should be as factual and neutral as possible MOTION by Commissioner Sutherland, seconded by Commissioner Bretoi that a sub committee of Commissioners Sutherland, Drennan and Storberg review the draft and capture content that would be important to the City's web site. A friendly amendment was proposed that once the draft has been reviewed and approved by the Chair it should be loaded onto the web site as soon as possible. Motion passes unanimously. Charter Agreement with Karen Marty There was no new information to report. NEW BUSINESS Goals for 2012 Chair Dahl proposed as goals the intention to raise the limit on Charter Commission funding and the intention to meet with legislators in February. Commissioner Storrberg noted that waiting until February would be too late in the legislative session and that the Commission needed to be prepared in January to set up the meeting. Chair Dahl asked if there were any other commissioners who would be available to meet with Legislators. Commissioners Lyden and Trehus indicated they would be interested and available Additional goals proposed by Chair Dahl were a review of exempt zones and transparency in government. The later topic generated discussion about the process used to manage the discussion during the Sept. 12th City Council meeting and whether the Council can mandate the process. Chair Dahl indicated that the Bylaws allow the Council to determine the rules for discussion.