11-30-2017 CHCMCHARTER COMMISSION
MINUTES
November 30, 2017, 5:30 p.m.
Members present: Don Walser, Steven Schramm, Chris Kleiman, Jim Brodd, Steve
Mulder, Mark Cormier, John Hassinger, Tiffany Haag Barnard
Others present: Marc Sebora, City Attorney and Matt Jaunich, City Administrator
1. Welcome New Members — Swearing In
Marc Sebora, City Attorney, swore in the newly -appointed members: Steven
Schramm, Mark Cormier and Tiffany Haag Barnard
2. Introduction of Members
All members introduced themselves to each other
3. Nomination and Election of Charter Commission Chairperson
Motion by Mulder, second by Brodd, to nominate Don Walser as chairperson.
Motion carried unanimously.
4. Statutory Requirement of Meeting
Marc Sebora explained that state law requires that the Charter Commission meet at
least once annually. He further explained the purpose of the Charter Commission.
5. Discussion of Charter Commission Vacancy
Mr. Sebora explained that the Charter Commission is less one member due to the
passing of Roger Tiede this year. If Charter Commission members are aware of
anyone that might be interested in serving, those interested people should contact
City Administration.
6. Items to Consider for Future Meetings
Mr. Sebora explained that the Minnesota legislature passed a new law allowing for
special elections to only be held on certain dates throughout the year. Because of
this, there are sections of the Charter that will need to be amended. He asked that
the Commission members read the memo he distributed explaining this information
and noted that he would distribute proposed language amendments to be discussed
at future meetings that will be held early next year.
Commission members proposed holding the next Charter Commission meeting on
January 31, 2018, at 5:30 p.m.
7. Adj ourn
Motion by Brodd, second by Kleiman, to adjourn at 5:50 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.