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Mounds View City Council June 10, 2019 Regular Meeting Page 3 seek the Kingdom of God and He would teach him to make the rocks cry out praises to God. For all of his life, he has sought to know more about the Kingdom of God. He stated he received a degree in Bible and Theology and God directed him to work in electronics where he was taught the truth. He discussed the volunteer work he completed in the community that allowed the rocks to cry out. He explained the Council asked for the removal of members from a body that was formed by the Court. He reported the Charter Commission was intentionally separate from the City Council to maintain the Charter. He commented removal of a member requires 10 to 20 days’ notice in order to allow the accused to respond and gather witnesses to speak on his or her behalf. He reported this typically ends in a closed session of a private body. He stated he was not afforded this opportunity but rather was named in an open, public meeting and was accused of all kinds of innuendo. He explained he has lived in this community for over 40 years. He indicated he had a deep passion for this City and the City Charter. He believed there was something wrong with the way this matter was handled. He believed God was truly able and was in control of this situation. Val Amundsen, 3048 Woodale Drive, explained she was Brian Amundsen’s wife. She discussed what happened in the Council Chambers last Monday night where the Council slandered two Charter Commission members, Brian Amundsen and Jonathan Thomas. She explained Brian and Jonathan were not notified of the meeting nor the fact that they would be discussed in order to defend themselves. She stated this was disrespectful and a violation of the statement of values the Council approved. She indicated it was not until last Tuesday that Jonathan and Brian were made aware of the situation when they received a call from the City Administrator seeking their resignation from the Charter Commission. She reported their conduct from the May Charter Commission meeting was cited as the reason for the requested resignation, but no specifics were given. She stated she watched the Council worksession meeting online and was shocked by what she saw given the fact slanderous statements were made about Jonathan and Brian. She commented there were also numerous misstatements and half-truths. She indicated it was apparent to her that the Council seems to believe they control the Charter Commission and not a citizen established body. She reported the last Charter Commission meeting had a spirited discussion regarding duties, bylaws, policies and procedures. And while meetings can feel tense at times, she reiterated that no personal attacks were made. She explained Brian brought his concerns to the group only after he had not received any feedback from staff or the Chair. She stated both Brian and Jonathan were really decent men. She explained these men deserved the community’s thanks for their many years of dedicated service to the community. She indicated slandering volunteers was not a great way for the Council to encourage residents to speak up, especially if they had a difference of opinion. Douglas Schmidt, 2690 County Road H2, stated it was his understanding that after the June 3rd Council worksession meeting, two senior members of the Charter Commission were asked to resign. He explained no specific reference was made to the charges against them. He noted Jonathan Thomas was one of the senior Charter members. He reported he has known Jonathan Thomas since 1971. He indicated he served with Jonathan Thomas and was introduced to Christianity by him. He commented on Jonathan’s personal character, integrity, honesty, fairness and respect for others. He stated he watched the last half-hour of the June 3rd Council worksession meeting where discussion was held regarding the conduct of one or more senior