HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-30-1995 Charter Minutes MINUTES
Charter Commission of Lino Lakes, MN
March 30, 1995
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Lino ulcers City gall
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:15prn by Ron Solfest, Chair
Aall Cali - The following members were present:
Marls Benson, William Bohjanon, William Houle, Paul Montain, .Joyce Scharpen,
Bart Rehbein, Ronald Solfest, Diana Turner, Hobert Williams
2. Minutes of October 13, 1994 & February 9, 1995 were aw-wved as presented.
3. EDAAB Report - Brian Wessel
An Update on the land exchange with Anoka County was given. The Viet Council
has denkA the proposal since it would convert public land to private use. Brian
will be going back to Met Council with a revised proposal that maintains public
ownership of the County land to be acquired by the City. In addition, Brian
reviewed the status of development in Apollo Business Park.
4. Fresentalion on street improvements -Torn DeWolfe and Acting City Engineer
John and Tout gave an overview of the maintenance status of the existing City
Streets that are deteriorating and discussed the problems the City is facing too
make the major investment Improvements than are needed. In general` th¢
problem is that the Charter does not allow general funds to be used In
reeonstructlon projects and the Charter does not allow assessing for improvements
If a majority of property owners do not approve the proposed improvement,
lifter mu-,h discussion of this issue among the Commission members it was
decided Vial a letter would be written to the City Council from the Commission
requesting that they direct the City Engineer to provide a more detailed
reportfprespntation on the status of the Lire lakes streets and cost estimates for
Improvements_ The letter will request that this information be presented to the
Commission at our next meeting scheduled for May 4, 1995.
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March 30, 1995
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5. Attendance
Tentativo meeting dates were scheduled for the next 3 meetings
May 4 - June t - .July 13
Attendance has been a problem, the February 9th meeting was adjourned clue to
a lack of a quorum. The commission members decided that at the May 4th
meeting a review of attendance will be performed in accordance with the Bylaws.
According to Article 3, Section 7 - two consecutive unexcused absences w`►II
result in the discharge of the member. Please call Ron Solfest or another
committee member if you are unable to attend a Charter Commission Meeting.
6. Discussion of mechanics of reviewing LINO CHARTER
The Commission decided to table this item while we gather information regarding
Agenda Item # 4.
Ron Solfast did review with the Commission some of his findings when he
reviewed the Minnesota Statutes regarding "Charter Cities". in addition. he
reviewed the status of aictivltles In the City that he was aware of.
7. New Bus;ness
The Commission had a discussion regarding the 20120 Vision Project.
No other new business was presented.
€J. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 9.30pm
Respectfully Submitted
Mark Q. Benson