HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 01-17-2023Mounds View Charter Commission Minutes - APPROVED
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
1.Call to Order. Regular meeting came to order at 6:30 PM.
2.Roll Call. Present: B. Amundsen (Secretary), Ed James, Matthew Meehan, J. Peterson,
R. Scholl, R. Warren
Excused: D. Erickson, Aaron Pratt, G. Quick
Absent:
Also present: Council Liaison Gary Meehlhause, and City Administrator Nyle Zikmund
3.Approval of Agenda and Minutes.
A. Approve Agenda.
Chair R. Warren introduced the Preliminary Agenda.
MOTION, by R. Scholl, and seconded, by E. James, to adopt the Preliminary Agenda as presented.
Discussion occurred regarding the severability issue and the Secretary's memo about American Legal
Publishing's typographical inconsistencies. It was determined that severability is on the agenda and the APL
concerns would wait until the Commissions next meeting. Motion Adopted.
B. Approve Minutes.
Chair R. Warren asked for review of the Secretary's November 15, 2022, minutes.
MOTION, by M. Meehan, and seconded, by J. Peterson, to approve the Minutes as presented.
Discussion for changes was requested, none were offered Motion Adopted.
4.Citizens Comment from the Floor.
None present offered to speak.
5.Reports of Chair.
Chair R. Warren reported that the Commission's Annual Report had been filed with the Court in December.
Chair R. Warren also reported that the City Council has notified him they are interested in a joint meeting
on March 21, 2023.
6.Reports of Members.
Secretary B. Amundsen further explained the memo about typographical issues found by American Legal
Publishing.
7.Unfinished Business.
A. Review Severability Clause of the Charter. Chair R. Warren asked Secretary B. Amundsen to review the
issue. Secretary B. Amundsen reviewed the history of the item and actions since previous meeting. The city
attorney's advice is that a severability clause would be prudent. In reviewing the examples in the city
attorney email, members were interested in the Hopkins, Brooklyn Park combination.
Motion, by B. Amundsen, and seconded, by M. Meehan, that the Commission move forward with
adding a general severability clause to the Charter. . Discussion occurred. Motion Adopted.
Chair R. Warren appointed Secretary B. Amundsen to communicate and work with the city attorney to
prepare the language and placement for Commission to consider at the next meeting.
8.New Business
A. Review of Commission By-Laws. Secretary B. Amundsen, explained this item was presented because the
Commission is required to review the By-laws every two years. All present indicated they had a copy of the
By-Laws. Chair R. Warren asked if any member wished to amend the By-laws. No amendments were
offered to the Chair.
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8.New Business (cont)
B. Election of Officers. Chair R. Warren presented that the Commission is to elect officers every two years.
Chair R. Warren opened the floor for nominations for the Chair. R. Scholl nominated R. Warren. No other
nominations were offered. Motion, by B. Amundsen, and seconded, by R. Scholl, to move a unanimous
ballot to elect R. Warren as Chair. Motion Adopted.
Chair R. Warren opened the floor for nominations for the Vice-Chair. R. Warren nominated R. Scholl. No
other nominations were offered. Motion, by E. James, and seconded, by B. Amundsen, to move a
unanimous ballot to elect R. Scholl as Vice-Chair.Motion Adopted.
Chair R. Warren opened the floor for nominations for the 2nd Vice-Chair. E. James nominated J. Peterson.
No other nominations were offered. Motion, by R. Scholl, and seconded , by M. Meehan, to move a
unanimous ballot to elect J. Peterson as 2nd Vice-Chair. Motion Adopted.
Chair R. Warren opened the floor for nominations for the Secretary. R. Warren nominated B. Amundsen. No
other nominations were offered. Motion, by M. Meehan, and seconded, by J. Peterson, to move a
unanimous ballot to elect B. Amundsen as Secretary.Motion Adopted.
B. Amundsen asked the Commission to consider appointing an Assistant Secretary, because he is the only
member who currently has working knowledge of the work flow and responsibilities. Discussion occurred,
and it was consensus to hold the request until the March meeting since three members were excused this
evening.
C. Resolution 2023-01 Meeting Dates. Motion, by B. Amundsen, and seconded, by J. Peterson, to adopt
Resolution 2023-01 setting meeting dates of March 21, May 16, and July 18, 2023, for Commission
meetings. Discussion occurred. City Administrator Zikmund indicated the Council would be willing to meet
at 6 PM on March 21 in a joint meeting. B. Amundsen recommended a separate motion be done for the
earlier meeting while our regular meeting would start after the joint meeting. Motion Adopted.
D. Review possible dates for a joint meeting with the Council. Motion, by B. Amundsen, and seconded,
by R. Scholl, to meet on March 21, 2023, at 6:00 PM in a joint meeting with the City Council to get to
know each other and discuss potential charter activities. Discussion occurred. Motion Adopted.
9.Next Regular Meeting.
The next meeting of the Commission is on March 21, 2023, at 6:00 PM with the City Council.
The next regular meeting of the Commission is March 21, 2023, at 6:30 PM.
Secretary B. Amundsen indicated that the Severability Clause, American Legal Publishing typo's, and the
question of an Assistant Secretary are business for the next meeting.
10.Adjournment: With no other items for the Commission to consider, the Chair asked for motion to adjourn.
Motion to adjourn, by E. James, and seconded, by J. Peterson.
Chair R. Warren adjourned the meeting at 7:18 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Brian Amundsen,
Secretary, Charter Commission of Mounds View MN
Approved by Charter Commission, on March 21, 2023.
Attesting, Brian Amundsen, Secretary, Charter Commission of Mounds View, MN
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