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Mr. Kimbrel suggested perhaps the time is right to undertake a study of the Water Board and
whether it should come under City jurisdiction rather than remain an independent body, During
the discussion, it was noted there are many issues involved - taxinglbonding issues, economies
vs, quality of service, the benefits of making any organizational change, etc, It was the consensus
that the first step ought to be deciding what information is needed and what sources need to be
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Future Work Proj ects
Mr. Anderson noted that redistricting and redrawing the Ward boundaries will be a major issue,
There was some discussion as to the Ward assignments of the newly annexed areas of the City;
Mr. Colemier will check into that matter.
Old Business
Mr. Anderson asked about the status of the Charter amendment regarding campaign contribution
disclosure, Mr. Anderson volunteered to check with City Attorney David Magnuson regarding
the status of that amendment.
Mr. Kriesel said he thought the Commission should be more organized in regard to reference
materials, Ms, Ruch volunteered to put together a list of desired reference publications, and Mr.
Kriesel volunteered to submit a request to the City for funding to purchase the materials, Mr.
Colemier volunteered to follow up on the Commission's request that the Charter be
reprinted/updated,
New Business
There was a discussion of reference materials that might be helpful for new members, Ms, Ruch
noted the Commission had asked the City to reprint the Charter with the most recent
amendments, Mr. Anderson said he found the Model City Charter booklet interesting, Ms, Ruch
said another publication by the League of Minnesota Cities, the Work of Charter Commissions,
might also be helpful.
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Approval of minutes: Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr, Kriesel, moved approval of the minutes of
the May 2000 meeting; motion passed unanimously,
Mr. Kimbrel welcomed the three new members in attendance, All members, both new and
continuing, shared some background information about themselves and their interest in serving
on the Charter Commission,
Mr. Kimbrel called the meeting to order at 7 p,m,
Absent: Chuck Donnelly and Nance Purcell
Charter Commission
. Sept. 18,2000
Present: Robert Kimbrel, chairperson
Wayne Anderson, Richard Colemier, Dan Feia, Julie Ann Gustanski,
Gary Kriesel, and Mary Ruch
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Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Baker
Recording Secretary
Mr, Colemier, seconded by Mr. Anderson, moved to adjourn at 8:25 p,m,; motion passed
unanimously,
Members provided email addresses which are attached,
Mr, Colemier pointed out there is a discrepancy in the term expiration date for new members
listed in the City's member list included in the agenda packet as May I (2004) and the judge's
order of appointment which has an expiration date of Sept. 6 (2004),
contacted to obtain the necessary information, and then start asking questions, Ms, Ruch
. volunteered to prepare a possible study framework for the next meeting,
Other new business
Ms, Kimbrel announced he is relocating and will be resigning from the Commission, With Mr.
Kimbrel's resignation, Mr, Anderson will become chair, Mr. Kimbrel asked if members wished
to elect a new vice chair at this time, It was the consensus to wait until the next meeting,
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