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Mounds View Charter Commission Minutes — APPROVED <br />Tuesday, July 16, 2024 <br />serve, change more to fewer, change “same list” to “same method as subdivision 1c” in multiple locations, <br />change “council member” to “member of the council”, and define the acting mayor retains the emergency <br />powers if the vacancy is in the mayor position until a mayor is duly elected. <br />MOTION, by B. Amundsen, and seconded, by J. Peterson, to adopt resolution 2024-06 as amended. <br />Further discussion occurred with City Attorney J. Sathe if any further legal issues were obvious needing <br />correction, he said none obvious at this time. Motion Adopted 7-0 <br />8.New Business <br />a. Court letter recommending re-appointment of expiring terms. Chair R. Warren asked the secretary to <br />explain was presented. B. Amundsen explained that the statues allow for the commission to recommend <br />individuals for appointment to the commission. He also explained that since no one has stepped forward to <br />be an assistant secretary he would like the commission's recommendation to the court that he be re- <br />appointed in order for him to continue to serve in that capacity. Denny Erickson has contacted B. Amundsen <br />to say he has really enjoyed his time on the commission but asked that his name be withdrawn for re- <br />appointment due to his current health condition. B. Amundsen also said anyone could ask for name removal <br />from the letter this evening. Chair R. Warren asked for discussion. <br />MOTION, by E. James, and seconded, by M. Meehan, that the letter be adopted and sent to the court. <br />Motion Adopted 7-0 <br />B. Court letter recommending removal of member absent for over 12 months. Chair R. Warren asked the <br />secretary to explain the letter presented. B. Amundsen explained that the letter is required by statute, and <br />must be sent to the court when a member is absent for four meetings. Chair R. Warren asked if the <br />commission needed to approve the letter. B. Amundsen read the statute, which indicates the secretary is <br />required to make the report and that commission approval is not needed. Chair R. Warren asked if the <br />second sentence, about commission approval could be stricken from the letter. B. Amundsen indicated it <br />could be. Chair R. Warren asked if any further action was needed. No further discussion or action was made <br />by the commission. <br />9.Next Regular Meeting. <br />The next regular meeting of the Commission is September 17, 2024, at 6:30 PM. <br />Secretary B. Amundsen asked what business needed to be addressed at the next meeting for the draft <br />agenda? Chair R. Warren said he wasn't aware of any. Discussion on if the September meeting was <br />necessary. City attorney J. Sathe recommended the commission keep the meeting and not cancel it at this <br />time in case the council would like some changes to either charter amendment resolutions approved this <br />evening. <br />10.Adjournment: With no other items for the Commission to consider, Motion, by M. Meehan, to adjourn. <br />Chair R. Warren adjourned the meeting at 8:10 PM. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Brian Amundsen, <br />Secretary, Charter Commission of Mounds View MN <br />Approved by Charter Commission, on November 19, 2024. <br />Attesting, Brian Amundsen, Secretary, Charter Commission of Mounds View, MN <br />Page 2 of 2