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Charter Commission April 13, 2006 Page 5 DRAFT 178 Commissioner Dahl referenced the new timeline that indicates the Charter Commission has two 179 options; 60 days (June 9) from date of Council referral or up to a 90 day extension, (September 180 7) is allowed with a Charter resolution; the Charter Commission may approve, reject or submit a 181 substitute amendment, notifying the City Council of their action." She noted that if the 182 Commission approves a 60 -day extension, it would have to schedule another meeting. But, if 183 there is a 90 -day extension, then the July meeting would be within that time frame. City Clerk 184 Bartell stated the deadline for getting it on the ballot is September 1. 185 186 Commissioner Bening noted that State Statute, Section 410.12, Amendments, lays out the 187 process and a delay for 90 days would kill this amendment. 188 189 Commissioner Trehus stated it can be changed or substituted and that's more than "tweaking" the 190 five amendment words. 191 192 MOTION by Commissioner Bening, seconded by Commissioner Montain, to approve the 193 proposed amendment as the City Ordinance provides. 194 195 Commissioner Carlson stated he opposes this motion because he wants to add words to the 196 amendment and discuss the process after the vote. 197 198 It was noted the motion on the floor does not include process. 199 200 Commissioner Trehus stated he does not support the amendment because it makes it look like L. 201 this is a "heinous thing" but there are a lot of positives in having a Councilmember on the 202 Charter Commission. However, he might feel differently if four or five Councilmembers were 203 on the Charter Commission. 204 205 Commissioner Montain stated that besides Councilmember Dahl there have been other Mayors 206 and Councilmembers on the Charter Commission in the previous 22 years and that has not 207 caused a problem. He does not like to limit the freedom of association or imply that the City 208 Council will be so powerful that they will sway the other members. 209 210 Commissioner Bening stated his support to approve the amendment. 211 212 Commissioner Carlson stated he is supportive of the amendment but not the process. Since the 213 process is not included in motion, he will not support it. 214 215 Commissioner Zastrow stated that Councilmember Dahl brought a lot of information to the 216 Charter Commission, which was a good thing. With this amendment if you want to be a Mayor 217 or Councilmember, you cannot do that while serving on the Charter Commission since both are 218 paid. He stated he is against the amendment the way it is worded. 219 220 Commissioner Aldentaler stated he is opposed to the amendment. 221 5 -6-