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SPECIAL MEETING
STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
August 28, 1990
7:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson.
Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim,
and Mayor Abrahamson.
Absent: None
Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel
City Attorney Magnuson
Recording Secretary Schaubach
Press: Julie Kink, The Courier
Others: Jack Evert, Cherie Berett, Warren Pakulski, Scott
Keller, Nancy Putz, Don Valsvik, Gary Funke, Mary
Lou Johnson, Richard Kilty, Sis Casanova
PUBLIC HEARING
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This is the day and time
consider a possible change to
election of Councilmembers in
implemented in 1992).
for the Public Hearing to
an Election Ward System for the
the City of Stillwater, (to be
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Mayor Abrahamson asked Jack Evert, Chairman of the Charter
Commission, to give background on the issue. Mr. Evert
explained that for the past year the Charter Commission has
studied the two systems, at-large and ward, and determined
that a recommendation should be made to change to the ward
system. He stated that the ward system would bring city
government closer to the people, and make campaigns easier
which would increase the number of people running for City
Council.
Mayor Abrahamson asked for comments from the audience. Sis
Casanova stated that the Council should make decisions for
the entire City, not just a ward. She also is not in favor of
the Grandfather clause. She stated that the issue should go
to referendum, and the public should be further educated on
the issue. Nancy Putz, former Charter Commission member,
stated that the recommendation was thoroughly thought out by
the Commission.
Mayor Abrahamson closed the Public Hearing.
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Councilmember Bodlovick asked for an explanation of the
Grandfathering clause. Mr. Evert explained that present
incumbents could run one time in a ward in which they do not
live. If the ward system was adopted, each councilperson
would be assigned to a ward, then allowed to run one time in
that ward. The grandfathering would be completed in 1996.
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Stillwater City Council Minutes
Special Meeting
August 28, 1990
Council discussed with City Clerk Johnson the cost of
changing to a ward system and notifying the citizens. Mayor
Abrahamson discussed two letters from one individual
requesting more information. City Attorney Magnuson addressed
several of the questions contained in the letter.
The Council discussed with Mr. Magnuson the proper action to
take to have the issue go to referendum and let the voters
decide.
Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember
Bodlovick to refer the issue of changing the election system in
the City of Stillwater to a Ward system to the Charter Commission
for consideration of a possible referendum. (All in favor)
OTHER BUSINESS
Resolution aooointina Election Judaes
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Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell
to adopt the appropriate Resolution, amending Resolution No. 8238
and adding the names of Winifred Mohr, Jeanette Nelson, Todd
Nelson, and Colleen Chicone to the list of Election Judges.
(Resolution No. 8351)
Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and
Mayor Abrahamson
Nays - None
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Council discussed the minutes of the Oak Park Heights City
Council meeting of August 24, 1990 during which that Council
voted against annexation of property to the City of
Stillwater.
Lawful Gamblina License
Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember
Farrell to approve the Application for Exemption from Lawful
Gambling License for the Stillwater Knights of Columbus - Council
1632. (All in favor)
Letter to DNR
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Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell
to adopt the appropriate Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign
the letter to the Minnesota DNR concerning the DNR's rule
revision process. (Resolution No. 8352)
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Stillwater City Council Minutes
Special Meeting
August 28, 1990
Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and
Mayor Abrahamson
Nays - None
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember
Bodlovick to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. (AIl in favor)
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MAYOR
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CITY CLER
Resolutions:
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No. B35l - Amending Resolution No. 8238 appointing election
judges
No. 8352 Authorizing Mayor to sign letter to DNR
Submitted by:
Shelly Schaubach
Recording Secretary
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