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MOUNDS VIEW CHARTER COMMISSION
4 MINUTES
General Plans & Purposes Committee
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-WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1978
I. Meeting called to order by Curt Schmidt, Chairman, at 7:30 P.M.
II. Established Goal of Committee:
"To determine whether and/or what type of a Charter could best
serve the City of Mounds View, to make city government more
responsive to the citizens of Mounds View, while maintaining
the highest level of government efficiency, allowing the citizens
of Mounds View to spend the greater part of their time in the
pursuit of their private vocations or activities, and to better
promote their general welfare."
Motion made by Duane McCarty and seconded by Dave Notaro that
the chairman's goal be accepted as written. Motion passed un-
animously.
• III. Individual meetings of sub-committees to propose their objectives
and establish Target Dates for completion:
Public Opinion
1. . Self-education for self.
2. Obtain opinions from the public as to what they would like
included in a Home Rule Charter, what dissatisfaction , if any,
do they have with the present city government, can any part of
the existing form of government be retained?
3. Arrange for a Public Meeting for the presentation of various views.
4. Inform the Public on the proposed City Charter.
Present & Alternative Local Government Organization
1. What kind of city government is presently in effect.
2. What are the various departments..and officers, and what are their_. _.
functions.
3. How much does the present government cost the people.
4. How do our costs compare to neighboring cities.
5. What are the defects and strengths of our present system of city govt.
6. What are the defects and strengths of alternative forms of government`
presently in effect in other cities in Minnesota.
Evaluation of Municipal Government
. 1. Study and evaluate the operational aspects of the statute form of
city government as opposed to Home Rule Charter city government.
The pros and cons of each.
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IV. Motion made by Dave Notaro and seconded by Dick Lykke that a
representative of the League of Minnesota Cities be invited
to address the Commission at the next meeting to be held on
January 3, 1979. Carried unanimously.
The secretary was requested to put a notice in the New Brighton
Bulletin inviting the public to attend.
V. Motion made by Milan Illig and seconded by Carol Ziebarth that
meeting be adjourned. Carried unanimously.
VI. Meeting adjourned 9:43 P.M.
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Ruth - te, Secretary
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