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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-01-12 CHC MIN . . . CITY OF STILLWATER CHARTER COMMISSION JANUARY 12, 2004 Chairperson Ruch called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Present: Commissioners Anderson, G. Kriesel, N. Kriesel, Lund, Needham and Ruch Absent: Commissioners Colemier and Bealka APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Nile Kriesel, seconded by Commissioner Lund to approve the minutes ofthe October 20, 2003 minutes. All in favor. OLD BUSINESS a. Follow up on Water Board Membership Chairperson Ruch reviewed the discussion from the last meeting, where there was some concern regarding the Water Board having only three members. If just two members were together and discussed anything having to do with the Water Board, it would be considered a quorum. Other municipalities have expanded their memberships in order to avoid any violation ofthe open meeting law. She contacted City Attorney Magnuson, who in turn contacted the Water Board. Mr. Magnuson received a letter from Jim McKnight informing him that the Water Board voted, 2-0, with one member absent, to retain the current three-person membership of the Board. After some discussion the Commission agreed to set the issue aside for now, unless there are problems with open meeting law violations. b. Need for new Charter Commission Member(s) There is currently one vacancy on the Charter Commission. Commissioner Needham reported that he is aware of someone interested in membership on the Commission. The Commissioners agreed that they would like to have an opportunity to interview potential Commission members, and to make recommendations to the appointing judge. Commissioner N. Kriesel informed the Commission that he does not wish to be reappointed when his term expires in May. Chairperson Ruch will follow up with the City to see if there are any other applicants and if the City advertises the vacancies. . . . Charter Commission Minutes January 12,2004 Page 2 c. Discussion of future meeting agenda The Commission agreed to meet again in April, and will invite any potential new members to that meeting. The meeting will be Monday, April 19, 2004. Commissioner N. Kriesel will look at past meeting minutes to see ifthere are any issues still outstanding. Commissioner G. Kriesel asked about posting of meeting notices for the Water Board and the Library Board. Chairman Ruch replied that she contacted the City Attorney with the question and he stated that the notices are not required to be posted at City Hall, provided they are posted at their respective buildings. Commissioner N. Kriesel will also follow up on whether Charter Commission meeting notices are published in the Stillwater Gazette. Commissioner G. Kriesel asked about materials for new members, such as copies of the City Charter and other publications. Chairperson Ruch will follow up on this. ADJOURN Motion by Commissioner N. Kriesel, seconded by Commissioner Needham to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. All in favor.