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Charter Commission
Public Hearing
July 17, 1996
Present:
Laurie Maher, chairman
Kathy Czar, Steve Keister, Howard Lieberman, Tim Old,
Mary Ruch, and Don Valsvik
Absent:
Nancy Purcell and Richard Slivik
The Charter Commission held a public hearing on proposed ward boundary
changes in the Garden Room of Trinity Lutheran Church on July 17, 1996.
Laurie Maher called the meeting to order at 7:25 p.m. There was no one
present for the public hearing.
Ms. Maher explained the current ward assignments as well as the
requirement that ward populations must be within plus or minus 5 percent
of each other. She also noted the 1990 census figures are the most recent
figures available; the county was unable to provide any updated
information, she said.
Mr. Keister, seconded by Mr. Lieberman, put forth the following resolution:
Based on the 1990 census and in the absence of any updated census
information, the Charter Commission resolves to place the Stillwater Golf
Course area included in the phase 1 annexation area in Ward 2, with all the
remainder of the phase 1 annexation area in Ward 4.
Roll call vote was taken: Kathy Czar, yes; Steve Keister, yes; Howard
lieberman, yes; Laurie Maher, no; Tim Old, yes; Mary Ruch, yes; Don
Valsvik, yes.
During the discussion, members expressed concern about the timing of the
hearing after filings for election had closed and being put in the position
of having to "rubber stamp" the ward assignments to avoid the possibility
of a lawsuit. With the likelihood of additional ward changes in the near
future as annexation and development occurs, members discussed ways of
avoiding a similar situation in the future. Ms. Maher will write a letter to
the City Council advising the Council of the Commission members'
concerns, along with the request that the Council be more sensitive to
such issues in the future. It was also agreed that getting updated
population figures should be a priority in order to be prepared for future
ward assignments/changes.
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Mr. Lieberman updated members on the proposal to hold a retreat. Members
agreed that it would be preferable to hold the retreat in September, and
agreed that it would be a good idea to have a facilitator.
It also was agreed that the city manager form of government should be the
Commission's next major discussion topic.
Mary Ruch, seconded by Tim Old, moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:25
p.m.; all in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Baker
Recording Secretary
Charter Commission
Public Hearing
July 17, 1996
Present: Laurie Maher, chairman
Kathy Czar, Steve Keister, Howard Lieberman, Tim Old,
Mary Ruch, and Don Valsvik
Absent: Nancy Purcell and Richard Slivik
The Charter Commission held a public hearing on proposed ward boundary
changes in the Garden Room of Trinity Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. July 17.
There was no one present for the public hearing.
Mr. Keister, seconded by Mr. Lieberman, put forth the following resolution:
Based on the 1990 census and in the absence of any updated census
information, the Charter Commission resolves to place the Stillwater Golf
Course area included in the phase 1 annexation area in Ward 2, with all the
remainder of the phase 1 annexation area in Ward 4.
Roll call vote was taken: Kathy Czar, yes; Steve Keister, yes; Howard
• Lieberman, yes; Laurie Maher, no; Tim Old, yes; Mary Ruch, yes; Don
Valsvik, yes.
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