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MINUTES
MARCH 14, 1991
I. The meeting was called to order at 7:50 p.m. The meeting was
scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m., however, the meeting room was
locked. An initial search for a key was not successful. Chair-
man Len Burgers was able to contact Councilman Gary Quick who
opened the room.
For future meetings, Chairman Burgers will ask that someone
from the City Offices open the room for the meeting.
II. Roll Call
Present Absent
Virgil Beyer Lloyd Bardwell
Len Burgers Sue Hankner
Stan Haugen Jerry Linke
Jim Kavanaugh Bob Toborg
Dave Long
Ed Trettel
Julie Trude
Darel Turner
Ray Vandeveer
Arlene Werdien
Joe Witzman
III. Approval of Minutes
The minutes from the December 14, 1990 meeting were reviewed by all
present. No discrepancies were noted.
Motion by S. Haugen, seconded by V. Beyer to accept the minutes as
presented. Passed unanimously.
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W. Old Business
Secretary J. Kavanaugh noted that former secretary J. Miller had
submitted the annual report to Chief Judge Joanne Smith as required
by Minnesota Statutes 410.5.
V. New Business
Chairperson Burgers related that there was no new business as such
but believed it was important for commission members to maintain the
semi-annual meeting schedule with new commission officers and
members, Chairperson Burgers believed it is worthwhile for commission
members to familiarize themselves with commission procedures and
meet each other.
Commission members who were present each introduced themselves,
provided brief biographical information and related their interest in
membership on the Charter Commission.
E. Trettel requested that a review of the Charter be presented by a
knowledgeable person at a future meeting. He indicated he would
appreciate receiving information concerning how the Charter was
formed and the major features.
Several other commission members expressed an interest in receiving
this type of informationand conducting a discussion concerning the
purpose of the charter and the powers contained therein.
Councilperson Quick related that he knew of several persons who may
be able to provide this information.
Chairman Burgers will obtain the names of persons who may be able
to present this information and contact someone before the next
meeting.
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March 14, 1991
Several commission members related that they did not have a copy
of the Charter. Secretary J. Kavanaugh will contact City Hall staff
to request that a copy of the Charter be sent to those members.
VI. Next Meeting
October 10, 1991
VII. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by V. Beyer, seconded by D. Long. Passed
unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
J. L. Kavanaugh, Secretary