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Charter Commission <br /> April 13, 2000 <br /> Page 4 <br /> MOTION by Commissioner Dahl seconded by Commissioner Zastrow, to accept the amended <br /> version of the Charter Commission minutes of January 13, 2000. The motion carried with <br /> Commissioner Lane abstaining. <br /> REPORTS OF THE CHAIR <br /> Clerk/Treasurer—Chair Sullivan referred to page 14 of the Charter regarding the <br /> Clerk/Treasurer position. A letter from Duke Addicks was distributed to the Commissioners <br /> regarding this issue. The letter indicated that if the Charter Commission wishes to change the <br /> Charter, he suggests the Commission simply delete the "-Treasurer" in section 6.04 and leave it <br /> up to the Council to determine who performs those duties, rather than creating a finance director <br /> under the Charter. <br /> Mr. Addicks stated the simple procedure would be for the Charter Commission to recommend <br /> this change to the Council which would make the change by ordinance, subject to reverse <br /> referendum under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes Section 410.12, Subdivision 7. <br /> Commissioner Trehus asked if the City currently has a treasurer. <br /> Chair Sullivan advised the City currently has a finance director. Having two positions allows for <br /> a checks and balances system. <br /> Commissioner Carlson inquired about whom would be responsible for signing checks if the two- <br /> (2)jobs are split. <br /> Chair Sullivan advised it is the Council's decision regarding check signing. He advised he would <br /> work with the Council regarding this issue to make the Charter more accurate. <br /> Charter Language, Chapter 8—Chair Sullivan advised members received a copy of the first <br /> draft. If the Commission decides to continue, answers to questions and the second draft will be <br /> distributed at the July 2000, meeting. Chair Sullivan asked for comments regarding this issue. <br /> Commissioner Trehus noted the Commission has continued with this issue because there was <br /> nothing to lose. <br /> Commissioner Lane stated the two issues are making the document more reader friendly and <br /> correcting the typos. She stated she is in favor of correcting the typos. <br /> Commissioner DeMotts noted that any change to the Charter has to go through the Commission <br /> and Council. The other option is to take it to the voters. <br /> Commissioner Zych asked what the driving force is behind the change. <br /> Commissioner Bening advised the driving force is to make the document more readable. <br /> 4 <br />