HomeMy WebLinkAbout1949-07-07 CHC MINCouncil Chambers
Stillwater, Minnesota July 7, 1949 7:30 P.P.I.
First meeting of the Board of. Freeholders (Charter Commission)
appointed by Judge Stolberg on June 6, 1949, for a term of four years.
The City Olerk called the meeting to order for the purpose of
electing officers, with the following members present, Peterson,
Brown, Schadegg, Kilty, Brosell, Palm, Dahlke, Johnson, Boyle, Bloom,
Thoreen and Brower. The following members were absent, Kolliner, Davis
and Mulvey.
On motion of Schadegg, seconded by Brown, Lester Brower was
nominated for temporary secretary. On motion of Kilty nominations
were closed and a unanimous vote was cast for Lester Brower.
On motion of Thoreen, seconded by Bloom, John Schadegg was
nominated for temporary president. On motion of Brown, seconded by
Dahlke nominations were closed and the secretary was instructed to
cast a unanimous vote for John Schadegg.
The Mection of permanent officers f613_owed.
On motion of Bloom, seconded by Brosell, Reginald Kilty was
nominated for permanent president. On r:�otion of Boyle, seconded by
Thoreen nominations were closed and the secretary was instructed
tb'cast a unanimous vote for Reginald Kilty.(Reginald Kilty was
declared elected permanent president of the Charter Commission)
On motion of Thoreen, seconded by Palm, Robert Davis was nominated
for permanent vice president. On motion of Schadegg, seconded by
Bloom nominations were closed and the secretary was instructed to
cast a unanimous vote for Robert Davis. (Robert Davis was declared
elected permanent vice preident of the Charter Commission)
On motion of Bo;Tle, seconded by Brown, Lester Brower was nominated
for permanent secretary. On motion of Wilke seconded by Johnson
nominations were closed and the president was instructed to cast a
unanimous vote for Lester Brower. (Lester. Brower was declared elected
permanent secretary of the Charter Commission)
Secretary was instructed to get the following information for
the next regular meeting to be held on the 4th day of. August 1949
at 7:30 P.P.I., sugtestions from the City Council and Planning commission
in regard to charter amendments. Contact Mr. Ludwig executive secretary
of the League of Minnesota Municipalities and arrange for a meeting
with Mr. Ludwig if possible, and also arrangefor the use of all
available material with reference to charters and amendments.
On motion of Thoreen, seconded_ by Peterson meet'_ng adjourned.
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SecreEary
Council Chambers
Stillwater., Minnesota July 7, 1949 7:30 P. M.
Regular Meeting:
Meeting called to order by President K=_lty. The following -
members were present: Peterson, Kolliner, Brown, Schadegg, Kilty,
Brower, Brosell, Palm, Bloom, Johnson, Davis, Boyle, and Mulvey.
The following members were absent; Dahlke and Thoreen.
Secretary stated that the City Council had offered the follow -
in; siig estions to the Charter Commissions
Raise tax limitations for general fund purposes from 2 O of
entire valuation to 4/1Z'.
RKplore the possibilities of increased wAter rates and sur-
plus transferred to ger eral fund.
Call special election this year to relieve the financial
condition for the year 1950.
Secretary also stated that he had contrcted Mr. Ludwig..,
M-ceciitive Secretary of the Les sue of Minnesota Municipalities,
for the purpose of arranging a meeting with him, but was informed
that Mr. Ludwig would be away from his office until September.l,
1949. Secretary presented all availa},1e material on charters
from Leagie of Minnesota Municipalities per instructions.
After considerable discussion in regard to financial matters
of the city, President Kitty appointed the following committee
to meet with the City Council and Board of Water Commissioners
in the near future. Purpose of this meetin# to discuss the possi-
bilities of increased water rates -as a means of revenue for gen-
eral fund purposes.
Kilty, Davis, Shattuck, and Mulvey.
On motion of Bloom, meeting adjourned.
President
Secretary --�