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Charter Commission January 8, 2004 APPROVED Page 2 Ms. Paulette Warren stated she has been in Lino Lakes since 1996. She indicated she would like to be more involved with the City. Ms. Barbara Bor stated she has lived in Lino Lakes all her life. Commissioner Bening distributed and reviewed information about Members Terms, Roll Call and Term Progression of Commission Members. He explained which new commissioners would be replacing old commissioners along with their term expiration date. The terms and expiration date were calculated from the meeting minutes and Charter Commission Roll Call that was developed. Chair Montain advised Commissioner DeMotts and Commissioner Bening could continue to serve on the Commission until a replacement is found. Commissioner Bening advised the Progression of Commission Members outlines who replaced whom on the Commission. Three terms expired in 2003. One term is a partial term. The Commission has to determine who will fill the partial term. A partial term would not apply towards a full term. Chair Montain suggested the City Clerk clarify if members taking over for Commissioner DeMotts and Commissioner Bening will have a full four-year term with the City Attorney. City Clerk Blair noted the judge has not yet officially appointed the new members. All new members and those who are re-appointed will be sworn in at the next meeting. Chair Montain advised the Commission would have to table the discussion regarding who will take the full terms vs. partial term until all new members are sworn in. He noted a copy of an application for the Commission was developed and distributed. Any suggested revisions should be submitted to the City Clerk. August 14,2003 Meeting Minutes—MOTION by Commissioner Trehus, seconded by Commissioner DeMotts, to table the August 14, 2003 meeting minutes to the April meeting to review the draft and transcript. Motion carried with Commissioner S. Lane and Commissioner G. Lane abstaining. October 9,2003 Meeting Minutes—MOTION by Commissioner DeMotts, seconded by Commissioner Vacha,to approve the October 9,2003 meeting minutes. Commissioner Trehus referred to page 1, second paragraph, and revised it to read "Commissioner Trehus disagreed with City Clerk Blair's distribution". Commissioner Trehus referred to page 3 regarding the paragraph on the Commission Consensus. He added the following statement"In response to an informal inquiry by Community Development Director Grochala". 2