11-29-2004 CHCMCharter Commission
Minutes
November 29, 2004
Members Present: Chair Mike Cannon, Roger Petersen, Don Glas, Chuck Carlson, Ron
McGraw, Virgil Voigt, and Judy Simons
Members Absent: Linda Remucal, Walt Clay, Mark Cormier, Roger Stearns, and John
Miller
Others Present: Melissa Starke, Recorder
Mike Cannon called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
Discussion was held that an annual report needs to be submitted to the Chief Judge. A
motion was made by Don Glas, second by Chuck Carlson to authorize Chair Cannon to
write the annual report. Mike Cannon stated he will contact City Attorney Marc Sebora
regarding this.
Chair Cannon also stated that an organizational meeting will need to be set in early 2005.
At this meeting a new Chair of the committee will be selected.
General discussion was held regarding the mayor holding a seat on the Hutchinson
Utilities Commission (HUC) board. The current Charter reads that a member of the City
Council may be a member of the City Council. Judy Simons cited the "Incompatible
Offices" section of the Charter and how it applies to Marlin Torgerson continuing to
serve on the HUC board after his term of mayor is up at the end of 2004. More
discussion was held regarding whether or not Marlin Torgerson would be able to serve in
a paid position on the HUC board for one year following his term as mayor. Roger
Petersen brought up the fact that a council member is required to serve on the hospital
board, but is not required to serve on the HUC board. Mr. Petersen stated that he felt this
issue should be reviewed again in the future.
The Charter Commission briefly reviewed the changes that had been made to the City
Charter from March 2002 to February 2004.
With no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Chuck Carlson, seconded by
Ron McGraw to adjourn the meeting at 4:30 p.m.