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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKarney to CM Quick Beyer Appointment MARK A. KARNEY ATTORNEY AT LAW c SUITE 620 1)1 ROSEVILLE PROFESSIONAL CENTER 2233 HAMLINE AVENUE NORTH ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA 55113 TELEPHONE(612)636-9654 TELEFAX(612)636-2474 H. RICK FRITZ RICHARD MEYERS OF COUNSEL May 10, 1989 Councilmember Gary Quick City of Mounds View 2401 Highway 10 Mounds View, MN 55112 Re: Charter Commission Dear Gary: I wrote a letter to Susan Alliegro to get copies of Mr. Beyer's application prior to appointment to the Charter Commission. I also personally contacted Judge J. Jerome Plunkett and talked to him about the situation. I asked him for an explanation regarding the appointment of Mr. Beyer and asked whether he had considered Glenda Meixell for the position on the Charter Commission. The Court will forward to me copies of Mr. Beyer's paperwork in the near future. Judge Plunkett, on the other hand, advised that Mr. Beyer submitted his application shortly after the appointed Commissioner indicated he would not serve. Apparently Ms . Meixell wanted to be considered for an appointment and contacted the District Court. She contacted the Court Administrator on April 12 , 1989 . Judge Plunkett wrote a letter to her on April 20, 1989 indicating that he would like to receive a resume concerning her background and experience to judge her qualifications . Apparently Ms . Meixell did not send that out within the thirty day period that the Court has to appoint a member to the Charter Commission. As a result, the only people who were considered for the position, according to Judge Plunkett, were people who had submitted not only their names, but other information regarding their qualifications within the thirty day period of time. I realize the City's position regard to the requirement of a resume. I agree with you that there is no requirement I can find in the State statute for submitted a resume or other qualifying documents . I agree that it appears that the only qualifications are residents in Mounds View having attained the age of majority. Councilmember Gary Quick May 10, 1989 Page 2 At this point, I am not sure of how you want to proceed. I talked with Judge Plunkett about a meeting between himself and you, me and other members of the City Council who are interested in this issue. Judge Plunkett said he would be willing to meet with us, although it would be difficult to schedule anything within the next one to two weeks . If you are interested in pursuing this matter along those lines, I would be happy to set up a meeting between Judge Plunkett, you and me at a mutually convenient time. Let me know how you want me to proceed from here on. Yours truly, Mark A. Karney MAK:slr MARK A. KARNEY ATTORNEY AT LAW SUITE 620 ROSEVILLE PROFESSIONAL CENTER 2233 HAMLINE AVENUE NORTH ROSEVILLE,MINNESOTA 55113 TELEPHONE(612)636-9654 TELEFAX(612)636-2474 H. RICK FRIZZ RICHARD MEYERS OF COUNSEL May 10, 1989 Ms . Susan Alliegro Ramsey County District Court Room 1001, Ramsey County Courthouse St. Paul, MN 55101 Re: City of Mounds View Charter Commission Dear Ms . Alliegro: I was recently contacted by one of the City Council members for the City of Mounds View. They were advised that Mr. Vernon Beyer had been appointed as the new Charter Commission member. The Council member wished to obtain a copy of all information submitted by Mr. Beyer to Judge Plunkett for consideration prior to his appointment. Could you please send me a copy of any resume, letters, or other documentation submitted by Mr. Beyer to the Court prior to his selection? Your cooperation in this matter would be most appreciated. Yours truly, Mark A. Karney MAK:slr