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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-05-15 CHC MIN . Charter Commission May 15,2000 Present: Kathy Czar, chairperson Wayne Anderson, Chuck Donnelly, Robert Kimbrel, Gary Kriesel, Nance Purcell and Mary Ruch Others: Ian Mullins, Stillwater Area High School student Approval of minutes: Ms, Ruch asked that the wording in the fourth paragraph under City Administrator Amendment be changed, adding language "except under the new ordinance the Council acts on the recommendation of the City Administrator regarding appointment, suspension, removal of the police and fIre chief and other city officials." Mr, Ruch, seconded by Mr. Anderson, moved to approve the minutes of March 20, 2000, as amended; motion passed unanimously. Charter Commission openings: Ms. Czar stated a letter of appreciation and certificate is being sent to Steve Keister for his service on the Charter Commission, . Ms. Czar stated her has chosen not to reapply for appointment to the Commission, meaning there are three vacancies - Mr, Lieberman, Mr. Keister and Ms Czar's. There is only one applicant to date, Richard Colemier. Mr, Colemier was not present; his letter of application was included in the packet. Ms Czar noted that the applicant has a scheduling conflict on the fIrst and third Mondays of the month, However, she noted that might not be a big issue, as the Commission generally does not meet during the summer months, if a church project Mr. Colemier is involved in is a finite project rather than an ongoing responsibility. It was the consensus of members not to change the Commission's meeting date of the third Monday of the month. Mr. Donnelly moved to accept Mr, Colemier as an appointee, with the understanding that the Commission not change its meeting date and that be conveyed to Mr, Colemier, There was discussion about accepting applicants without interviews, Ms, Czar noted the District Court Judge has the authority to extend the applicant/appointment timeframe, After discussion, Mr. Kriesel, seconded by Ms, Ruch, moved to ask the District Court Judge to extend the application/appointment timeframe until September so vacancies can be readvertised. Mr, Anderson suggested adding language requesting that the time be extended by 90 days or the maximum statutory limit, whichever is shorter. Mr, Kriesel and Ms. Ruch accepted the amended language; motion passed unanimously. City Administrator amendment: Ms, Czar reported that she and Ms, Ruch were in attendance at the May 2 City Council meeting when the City Administrator amendment/ordinance was unanimously approved by the Council, and she stated it was "gratifying" that the entire Council weighed into the change. . Ms, Ruch asked how to obtain copies of the recent Charter amendments, such as the administrator, conflict of interest and sale of city-owned land amendments, Ms. Ruch also asked about the status of the campaign disclosure amendment Ms, Czar said Mr, Magnuson had not fInished the final language and noted that if the Commission does not meet until August, it would be too late for this election year, There was some question as to whether the [mal language would have to return to the Commission or could go directly to the City Council as the Commission has already voted to approve the ordinance to make the City's campaign disclosure limit the same as in state statute for legislative races. Mr. Kimbrel volunteered to follow up on the status of the amendment. . Mr, Anderson, seconded by Mr, Ruch, moved to recommend that the City reprint the Charter as it has been amended. New business: Ms. Ruch, seconded by Mr, Kriesel, nominated Mr. Kimbrel as the new chair of the Commission and Mr. Andei"'Son as vice chair. There were no other nominations, and the vote was unanimous, There was discussion about not meeting during the summer. It was agreed not to meet unless the Commission needs to act on the campaign disclosure amendment or issues relating to new applicants. There was a general discussion about the interview process. It was suggested it might be good to order additional copIes of the Guide For Charter Commissions and Model City Charter for new members. . Mr. Donnelly, seconded by Ms. Ruch, moved to adjourn at 8 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary .