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Mounds View City Council July 23, 2001 Regular Meeting Page 13 Mayor Sonterre presented a plaque to Mr. Ulrich in appreciation for his hard work for the City of Mounds View. Mayor Sonterre wished Mr. Ulrich continued success. He expressed appreciation in working with Mr. Ulrich both on the City Council and the Park and Recreation Commission. 9. REPORTS A. Discuss City Council/Charter Commission joint meeting Council Member Thomas stated that she and Charter Commissioner Chair Jonathon Thomas set a joint meeting for Thursday, August 23 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss civil rights. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers. Jonathon Thomas, 8040 Groveland Road, stated one of the Charter Commission Members motioned to have a meeting regarding human rights. This meeting was set for August 23. There are items that are of special importance and it became apparent that they should be discussed at a joint meeting of the City Council and Charter Commission. Mayor Sonterre stated he is in agreement to have a joint meeting, however his concern was it may not be necessary to invite the Council to this meeting. The Council is always invited to the Charter Commission's meetings and this particular meeting could be a fairly lengthy presentation. Mayor Sonterre continued that if the joint meeting was held after the Charter Commission meeting, there may not be sufficient time nor the necessary environment for discussion. He suggested an invitation be issued and a separate time set up for discussion. Charter Commission Chair Thomas stated he did discuss that possibility with the Commission though the feeling was that this was an important issue and it would be best to present it to the public as a joint meeting with the City Council and Charter Commission. Mayor Sonterre stated he appreciated the invitation, though thought it could be beneficial to discuss items in addition to the human rights issue at another time. He suggested this issue be discussed at a work session. Council Member Stigney stated he agreed with Mayor Sonterre that it should be a separate issue. Mr. Werner, 2765 Sherwood Road, made a public comment, stating he thought it was important to separate these issues. Council Member Thomas stated a joint meeting was requested to present the information jointly to the public. The agenda could state whether there would be a separate meeting afterward. Council Member Quick stated he would appreciate the invitation. Council Member Marty stated he would try to attend the meeting. Council Member Thomas stated she felt it helps for public notification to publicize this as a Council Meeting jointly with the Charter Commission to present this information.