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Charter Commission April 13, 2000 Page 1 CITY OF LINO LAKES CHARTER COMMISSION DATE : April 13,2000 TIME STARTED : 7:00 P.M. TIME ENDED : 10:15 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : DeMotts, Dahl,Aldentaler, Trehus, Sullivan, Bening,Zych, Rafferty, Carlson, Zastrow, S. Lane, Christopherson,Kenfield (part), G. Lane MEMBERS ABSENT : Montain and Rehbine STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT : Ry-Chel Gaustad, CMC City Clerk CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Sullivan called the regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Charter Commission to order at 7:10 p.m. on April 13, 2000. It was noted that all absences were excused except for Commissioner Montain. CHARTER COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Chair Sullivan distributed a list of Commissioners and term expirations. He explained that one too many Commissioners have been appointed. Chair Sullivan referred to a letter from Judge Meyer regarding the situation. The Judge advised he is very reluctant to arbitrarily exclude one of the seven qualified appointees. He suggested that the seven (7) appointees be asked whether anyone of them would be willing to voluntarily resign their seat on the Commission, or, it may be possible that one of the other nine members may wish to resign. Ms. Gaustad, City Clerk advised she had spoke to the City Attorney regarding this issue. There is a discrepancy as to how the Commission can exclude one of the members. It appears the only way to exclude a member is if a Commissioner has two- (2) unexcused absences. She advised that the Judge has recommended the new Commissioner's be not sworn in until the situation has been resolved. Chair Sullivan asked if there is a stipulation in the by-laws regarding two- (2)unexcused absences. Ms. Gaustad advised there is nothing in the by-laws regarding absences. She stated the City Attorney has recommended the Commission ask for a voluntary resignation. The second option 1