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MOUNDS VIEW CHARTER COMMISSION MINUTES III REGULAR MEETING; 6-6-95 1. Call to Order - by Chair Russ Warren at 7:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call - Present: Jerry Linke, Duane McCarty, Jean Miller, Richard Oman, Laurie Schley, Rhonda Smeija, Roger Stigney, Julie Trude, Russ Warren, Bill Werner, Ruth White, & Bill Wilson. Motion by Duane McCarty and second by Jean Miller to excuse the absences of: Virgil Beyer, Len Burger, & Dave Long. Motion passed on a voice vote. 3. Approval of Minutes - Motion by Jerry Linke and second by Ruth White to approve the minutes of meeting 5-16-95 as written. Motion passed on a voice vote with abstention by Julie Trude. 4. Charter Language - References to "Law" - report by sub-committee members Richard Oman & Julie Trude: Although there are numerous references to 'law' , "legal' , etc. , there are no clear problems. Charter language has been reviewed by three separate lawyers at various points in the updating process and a final review is expected. 5. Special Assessments - Report of sub-committee members Duane McCarty. Ruth White, & Bill Wilson. Duane McCarty submitted two reference documents: a copy of part of Chapter 410 of state code which addresses procedure of charter amendment; and a copy of Charter Chapter 8 sections one through four with an explanation and graphic depiction of the improvement procedure and petition process. Ruth White submitted a rewrite of Sec. 8.04 & 8.05, and read 111/1 the new wording. This rewrite incorporates the four points contained in the sub-committee report. Discussion followed on the public hearing process, the city-wide petition provision, and other points. Motion by Ruth White to adopt the new 8.04 & 8.05. Julie Trude introduced an amendment to change the time period following the public hearing from 60 days to 30 days. Motion failed for lack of a second. Discussion ensued on a number of points, including; time periods, bonding process, cost variables, the 100% vs < 100% funding situations, petition process, and withdrawal rights. Motion by Julie Trude to extend the petition withdrawal period to the conclusion of the public hearing. Following further discussion, the motion was withdrawn by the maker. Motion by Jerry Linke and second by Laurie Schley to move 8.04 Sub. 1 #2 (petition/approval by all owners) back to its' previous placement in Sec. 8.05. An amendment was introduced by Jerry linke to change the wording from 'improvement' to 'assessment' in 8.04 Sub. 5. Discussion continued regarding types of improvements, etc. and the motion was approved by a voice vote. Motion by Roger Stigney and second by Duane McCarty to change the 60% approval requirement to 70% approval by benefitted owners before council action. Discussion followed regarding the original process, etc. Motion failed on a voice vote. Call To Question by Chair Russ Warren, with a roll call vote; Adopt Ruth White's rewrite of 8.04 & 8.05 as amended. Voting aye; Russ Warren, Laurie Schley, Jerry Linke, Duane McCarty, Jean Miller, Rhonda Smeija, Roger Stigney, Julie Trude, Bill Werner, Ruth White, And Bill Wilson. Voting nay; Richard Oman. Motion adopted. 6.IIIAgenda - Agreement to continue the report on amending process to next meeting and set agenda: (1) Amending process report (2) Discussion of 5.03 Sub. 2 (3) Determination of next step and final review. Meeting date was set for 7-11-95 at 7:00 p.m. 7. Adjournment Motion by Jerry Linke and second by Duane McCarty to adjourn at 9:35 p.m. Next Meeting 7-11-95 at 7:00 p.m.