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Tuesday, March 19, 2019
1.Call to Order – The meeting came to order at 7:05 P.M.
2.Roll Call –Present: B. Amundsen, D. Erickson, J. Peterson, J. Klander,
M. Reyes-Johnson, B. Staples, J. Thomas, R. Warren
Excused: B. Clawson
Absent:
3.Approval of Agenda
Motion by J. Klander, second by B. Staples, to approve the modified agenda as presented.
Motion adopted
Approval of Minutes
Motion by R. Warren, second by B. Staples, to approve the minutes of January 29, 2019 as amended.
Motion adopted
4.Citizens Comments from the Floor
None
5.Reports
A. Reports of the Chair – Chair Reyes-Johnson noted meetings with others since January meeting.
B. Reports of the Members - J. Thomas thanked Secretary B. Amundsen for the new document logo.
6.Special Order of Business
A. Establish Guiding Principles – Chair Reyes-Johnson asked for members input on principles of
meeting format. Members asked for Robert's Rules of Order, Meeting of the Whole, open communication
and respect in the conversations, approximate time for each agenda item, and following open meeting law.
It was requested the Commission's Mission Statement be reviewed at next meeting for relevance to this
topic. Members requested a survey of meeting time preference be sent out for further discussion during the
future meeting resolution due in May.
B. Building Community – Chair Reyes-Johnson asked members to share their reason for being on
Commission and their talents the Commission might tap. Each member shared some information.
C. Logistics – Chair Reyes-Johnson asked City Administrator Zikmund to comment on City support of
the Commission. City Administrator Zikmund stated the City will print the packets for members and make
them available by Friday morning before a meeting. City Administrator Zikmund also indicated he thought
the City Council would approve transcribe services for the Commission.
Motion by J. Thomas, second by B. Staples, to trial Commission minutes produced by Time Savers.
Motion adopted.
7.Commission Business
A. Training Debrief. - Chair Reyes-Johnson asked to review the training sessions information and the
purpose of Commission. Members shared their various views of the Commission's purpose. Members
asked for this item be revisited at the next meeting since it is a significant topic and a new topic.
B. Recognize participants in revising Chapter 4. - Chair Reyes-Johnson introduced the topic of how
Chapter 4 language has developed. Commission discussion on how to present the question of vacancy
appointment time to the Council started. Chair Reyes-Johnson stopped discussion at 8:30 PM. City
Administrator Zikmund offered to work with the executive committee to present the Council questions at
the May Council Work shop.
8.Next Steps – None discussed.
9.Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday May 21, 2019 at 7:00 P.M.
Mounds View Charter Commission Minutes - APPROVED
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
10.Close
11.Adjournment: meeting adjourned at 8:37 P.M.