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CHARTER COMMISSION MINUTES
May 16, 2011 Meeting
Present: Orwin Carter, Chair
Ann McClellan, Wally Milbrandt, Dorothy Molstad, Dwayne Nelson, Ron Nelson, Kim
Swanson and Terry Zoller
Absent: Gene Bealka
Mr. Carter called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Mr. Milbrandt, seconded by Ms. Molstad, to approve the minutes of February 21, 2011.
Motion passed unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Member Absences and Redistricting — There was discussion regarding the third consecutive
missed meeting by one member. A letter will be sent to that member before the August
meeting, indicating that if he is not in attendance without just cause, a letter will written to the
Judge. It is likely that the Judge will declare his seat vacant and a replacement will be
appointed.
Running for Mayor and Councilman in the same election — There was a lengthy discussion
about councilmembers from the first and third wards that cannot run for mayor without giving
up their council seat, while second and fourth ward councilmembers do not have that
restriction. It was agreed that Orwin would draft and circulate a letter to the commissioners for
comments before it is mailed to council and mayor asking if they have suggestions for
eliminate this unfairness. We would also request that discussion of this issue be part of new
business at a council meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Ward Boundary Information - The Commission looks forward to City Clerk Ward attending the
November meeting to discuss ward boundaries.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. Milbrandt, seconded by D. Nelson, to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Baker
Recording Secretary