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CHARTER COMMISSION MINUTES
April 21, 2014
MEETING
Chairman Carter called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m.
Present: Chairman Carter, Commissioners Juelich, McLellan, Milbrandt, Nelson, Ratte,
Swanson and Zoller
APPOINTMENT
Motion by Commissioner Milbrandt, seconded by Commissioner Zoller, to recommend the
appointment of Karen Markowitz to the Charter Commission. All in favor.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Possible approval of December 16, 2013 meeting minutes
Motion by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Zoller, to approve the minutes of
the December 16, 2013 meeting. All in favor.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Response from City Attorney regarding Guide for Charter Commissions
The Commission reviewed City Attorney Magnuson's written opinions on questions raised at
the December 16, 2013 Charter Commission meeting.
Regarding Question 1 about adopting Robert's Rules of Order, it was the consensus of the
Commission that nothing need be done.
Regarding Question 2 about whether abstention is considered a negative vote in Section 5.04,
the Commission would like to ask City Attorney Magnuson for clarification of some of the
points in his memo.
Regarding Question 3, Chairman Carter will see about changing "municipality" to "city" in
regard to Section 5.06 discussing employment of councilmembers.
Regarding Question 4 about the Water Board billing the Library for water usage,the consensus
was to drop this issue.
Regarding Question 5, regarding a recall, the Commission determined no further action is
needed.
Charter Commission Meeting April 21, 2014
Regarding Question 6, the Commission agreed to consult the City Coordinator about whether
the Charter language should be changed to reflect what is actually happening in practice.
Regarding Questions 7 and 8, about the duties of the clerk and the review of the Charter, the
Commission felt no action is needed.
NEW BUSINESS
Commissioners Swanson and Juelich have been reappointed by Judge Hoffman
Chairman Carter offered congratulations to Commissioners Swanson and Juelich.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Juelich, seconded by Commissioner Ratte, to adjourn the meeting was
adjourned at 8:16 p.m. All in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Kink
Recording Secretary
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