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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005/12/14 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - Charter Commission - RegularAGENDA CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA December 14, 2005 7:00 p.m. – Council Chambers 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call & Attendance a. Requests for Excused Absences b. Report on Vacancies & Recruitment Activities 3. Approval of Minutes - March 9, 2005 4. Old Business a. 50 Year Period of Celebration – update on classes and activities, Citizens Academy 5. New Business a. Vision St. Louis Park 6. Future Meetings a. Set Annual Meeting Date 7. Communications 8. Adjournment Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. To make arrangements, please call the Administration Department at 952/924-2525 (TDD 952/924-2518) at least 96 hours in advance of meeting. ST. LOUIS PARK CHARTER COMMISSION UNOFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES March 9, 2005 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA March 9, 2005 – City Hall Westwood Room 1. Call to Order Chair Carper called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Introductions and Attendance Members Present: Lynn Carper, Steve Fillbrandt, Marilyn Hoeft, Cheryl Ernst, Brian Fiderlein, Linda Jennings, Janice Loftus, John Orenstein, and James Schaefer Others Present: Cindy Reichert, City Clerk/Charter Commission Liaison; Nancy Stroth, Deputy City Clerk; Kevin Locke, Community Development Director. 2a. Requests for Excused Absences Members Excused: Paul Carver, Ryan Winkler It was moved by Commissioner Loftus, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to excuse the absence of the following members: Paul Carver and Ryan Winkler. The motion passed unanimously. 2b. Report on Vacancies & Recruitment Activities Ms. Reichert reported there were currently two formal vacancies. Two applications were declined. Paul Carver, whose term expires March 19, 2005, is expected to reapply. 3. Minutes of January 12, 2005 Meeting Corrections to the minutes were as follows: 1st page, 2A. Members Present. change James Orenstein to “John” Orenstein. 2nd page 4b paragraph 6, remove extra word “taking” to read “ .... are we in trouble by taking that language out?” It was moved by Commissioner Fillbrandt, seconded by Commissioner Ernst, to approve the minutes of January 12, 2005 as amended. The motion passed 9-0. 4. Old Business 4a. Report on City Council action on proposed revisions Ms. Reichert reported the City Council approved all of the recommendations on the proposed revisions, and stated their appreciation of the work of the Charter Commission. 4b. Section 11.02 Sale of Real Property Commission members had asked for information regarding the difference between resolution and ordinance in terms of public process requirements as it relates to sale of property. Ms. Reichert informed commissioners that, in general, an ordinance is intended to be rules applied to everyone in the city and most often has a penalty associated with non-compliance. A resolution is a document which formalizes a decision of the council and is more appropriately used for items of a routine or administrative nature. Chair Carper read charter section 11.02 which states that sale of property may be made by resolution or by ordinance. Mr. Locke, Community Development Director, was present at the meeting to give a presentation regarding sale of property and related statutory requirements. Mr. Locke stated that sale of city property is a relatively rare occurrence and that it is much more common for the city to purchase land. Our involvement in purchase property is most often in redevelopment programs and housing projects. The action of the Economic Development Authority, which is the agency overseeing redevelopment and housing projects in the city, is not subject to charter requirements. The EDA is subject to authorities put in place by the Housing and Urban Development Agency and MN Statute. In all cases, public process is required prior to sale of property which typically includes published or mailed notices and holding a public hearing. In all cases, development of property is subject to rules put in place regarding flood plain, zoning and other restrictions. Ms. Reichert stated that the last time the city has sold property (independently of the EDA) was several years ago when a parcel was sold to the Jewish Community Center to facilitate their redevelopment. That process took a total of approximately two years with significant notification to residents and opportunity to discuss the issue at meetings. Following the presentation and discussion Chair Carper asked if there was a motion to make any changes to section 11.02. No commissioners responded. 5. New Business 5a. Election of Officers Commissioners Loftus and Fiderlein reported that they had received no input since the last meeting regarding nominations for appointment of officers. Motion by Loftus, seconded by Fiderlein to appoint the following as officers of the Charter Commission: Lynne Carper, Chair; Steve Fillbrandt, Vice-Chair; Marilyn Hoeft, Secretary. Motion passed unanimously. 5b. Proposed Annual Report for District Court – Years 2003 & 2004 Ms. Reichert proposed to prepare a report of the Charter Activities for the review of the Charter Commission and then submit to the District Court. Commissioners asked that dates of appointment be verified prior to submission, that it be noted in the report that County Commissioner Gail Dorfman also be identified as a former mayor of the city and that the League of Women Voters be identified as the St. Louis Park League of Women Voters. It was moved by Commissioner Hoeft that the report be accepted as amended and forwarded to the County Court. Seconded by Commissioner Loftus. Motion passed unanimously. 6. Future Meetings 6a. Determine future projects/needs It was noted that there is no pressing business facing the charter commissioner at the present time and suggested that the next meeting be held in the fall. September 14th was chosen as the next meeting date. 7. Communications 8. Adjournment There being no further business to discuss, Chair Carper called for a motion to adjourn. Motion by Commissioner Hoeft, seconded by Commissioner Ernst to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m. Motion passed 9-0. Respectfully submitted by: Nancy Stroth, Deputy City Clerk