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Charter Commission History/Issues 2002 to Present (July 2019) February 7, 2002 — K & G Memo (Riggs) to Commission Chair Thomas regarding review of Chapters 10, 11,5.08, 12.13and 6.02 October 10, 2002 — Charter Commission minutes reflect Amundsen appointed to Commission. Note — Commission consisted of 15 members at this point in time. November 14, 2002 —Amundsen elected as Secretary 2003 — February 13th, March 13th, April 10th, July 10th, and December 11th meetings adjourned due to lack of quorum (5 of the 12 meetings scheduled) June 12, 2003 — Commission approves Bylaw change reducing number of Commission members from 15 to 11. November 24, 2003 Council — Discussion on Commission ability to change number of members without Council knowledge or approval. December 6, 2003 — Chair Thomas response to City Council comments of November 24, 2003. Specifically issue of quorum (Thomas states/cites Bylaws that require a majority of members in order to establish quorum) and Changing membership of Commission from 15 to 11 May 6, 2004 — K & G Memo (Riggs) to Administrator Ulrich regarding Commission resolution 2003-05 addressing Chapter 5 — recall. May 19, 2004 — K & G Memo (Riggs) to Administrator Ulrich regarding Interpretation of Charter Section 7.10 addressing city indebtedness and need for election prior to issuance of bonds. June 9, 2005 — Review of Section 7.03 — System of Taxation and Finance introduced under new business 2006 —January, February, March, August, September, October, November, December meetings did not meet quorum requirements (5 or less in attendance) June 13, 2006 - Adopted resolution 2006-06 submitting amendments to Charter Section 7.03 for a ballot question. July 11, 2006 — Reconsiders Resolution 2006-06 July 20, 2006 — Special Meeting with Attorney Riggs and Administrator Ulrich to discuss Section 7.03 and ballot question. October 31, 2006 —Amundsen term expires and was not reappointed. November 7, 2006 —Voters approve ballot measure on 2% plus inflation but never more than 5%. 2007 —12 meetings held, minutes reflect no more than 5 members were present at 1 of those meetings (January) 2008 — 9 meetings held, minutes reflect no more than 5 members present at any of the 9 meetings.