HomeMy WebLinkAboutCharterCommMinutes_20220118_BA_APPROVEDMounds View Charter Commission Minutes - APPROVED
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
1.Call to Order. Regular meeting came to order at 6:30 PM.
This was a hybrid meeting with members present at City hall with B. Clawson and R. Scholl on video
conference call.
2.Roll Call. Present: B. Amundsen (Secretary), B. Clawson, D. Erickson, Bob King Jr., M. Munson,
J. Peterson, R. Scholl, R. Warren (Chair)
Excused: G. Quick
Absent:
Also present: Council Liaison Gary Meehlhause, City Administrator Nyle Zikmund, City
Attorney Joseph Sathey, Kennedy & Gravens.
3.Approval of Agenda and Minutes.
A. Approve Agenda.
Chair R. Warren introduced the Preliminary Agenda.
MOTION, by B. Amundsen, and seconded, by J. Peterson, to adopt the Preliminary Agenda as
presented. Roll call vote: R. Warren-aye, R. Scholl-aye, B. Clawson-aye, B. Amundsen-aye, D. Erickson-
aye, B. King Jr.-aye, M. Munson-aye, J. Peterson-aye; with all present voting aye Motion Adopted.
B. Approve Minutes.
Chair R. Warren asked for review of the Secretary's November 26, 2021, minutes.
MOTION, by B. King Jr., and seconded, by M. Munson to approve the Minutes as presented. Roll call
vote: R. Warren-aye, R. Scholl-aye, B. Clawson-aye, B. Amundsen-aye, D. Erickson-aye, B. King Jr.-aye,
M. Munson-aye, J. Peterson-aye; with all present voting aye Motion Adopted.
4.Citizens Comment from the Floor.
None.
5.Reports of Chair.
Chair R. Warren reported he attended and spoke at the city council December 13, 2021, meeting at which
the Council approved Ordinance 984 by 5/0. City Administrator Nyle Zikmund reported it is pending to see
if a petition is submitted within the 60 days after adopting, the petition would need to be submitted by
February 15, 2022 (the date was later corrected to Feb 22).
6.Reports of Members.
Various members discussed the participation of a commission member in circulation of a petition in the city,
regarding ordinance 984, changing the Charter language on taxation. Various members discussed the charter
and role of the charter commission in a home rule charter city.
7.Unfinished Business.
A. Chapter 4 Nominations and Elections. Chair R. Warren introduced the topic for discussion. Commission
discussion occurred about potential problems and potential changes to the chapter language. In response to a
question from Chair R. Warren J. Peterson provided a brief review of the issues previously documented that
may need solutions. B. Amundsen recommended the commission re-look at the chapter first for statute
conflict issues then move on to the vacancy appointment time frame, of the council's concern. Attorney
Joseph Sathe responded to discussion about language reference points and stated the chapter should
reference MN statute and not county processes. After further discussion on how to start the review process,
Chair R. Warren appointed B. Amundsen, J. Peterson, and D. Erickson, as a subcommittee to document
three issues, with solutions, and report back to the Commission at the next meeting.
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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
8.New Business
A. Resolution 2022-1 Charter Commission Meeting Dates. Chair Russell Warren introduced Resolution
2022-1 setting the Commission future meeting dates for March 15, May17, and July 19, 2022. Commission
discussion occurred about the dates. MOTION, by B. Amundsen, and second, by B. King, to approve
Resolution 2022-1 Setting meeting dates for March 2022 to July 2022. Roll call vote: R. Warren-aye, R.
Scholl-aye, B. Clawson-aye, B. Amundsen-aye, D. Erickson-aye, B. King Jr.-aye, M. Munson-aye, J.
Peterson-aye; with all present voting aye: Motion Adopted.
9.Next Regular Meeting.
The next regular meeting of the Commission is March 15, 2022, at 6:30 PM.
10.Adjournment: MOTION, by J. Peterson, and second, by B. Amundsen, to adjourn. All present voted
verbally to adjourn by acclimation. Motion Adopted.
Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Brian Amundsen,
Secretary, Charter Commission of Mounds View MN
Approved by Charter Commission, on March 15, 2022
Attesting, Brian Amundsen, Secretary, Charter Commission of Mounds View, MN
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