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Home My WebLink About2004/11/10 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - Charter Commission - RegularSt. Louis Park Charter Commission Chair: Lynne Carper, 952/928-9846 Meeting Notice and Agenda Wednesday, November 10, 2004 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers - 3rd Floor of City Hall AGENDA I. Introductions & Attendance • Requests for excused absences • Welcome new members • Report on Resignations/Recruitment Efforts II. Minutes of May 12, 2004 Meeting III. 2004 Charter Celebration Task Force – Update from Committee Chairs IV. Review of Chapters 11, 12 V. Future Meetings VI. Other Business Please notify Chair, Lynne Carper, 952/928-9846, if you are unable to attend. Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. To make arrangements, please call the Department of Administration at 952/924-2525 (TDD 952/924- 2518) at least 96 hours in advance of the meeting. UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA May 12, 2004 City Council Chambers, City Hall I. Call to Order Chair Carper called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m II. Introductions and Attendance It was moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Hoeft, to excuse the absences of the following members: Paul Carver, James Schaefer, Brian Fiderlien, Michael Sixel. The motion passed: 10-0. A. Members Present: Lynn Carper, Carol Walsh, Marilyn Hoeft, Cheryl Ernst, Brian Fiderlein, Steve Fillbrandt, Jan Loftus, Nathan Busch, David Ornstein, Linda Jennings. B. Members Excused: James Schaefer, Paul Carver, Michael Sixel. C. Members Unexcused: None D. Staff Present: City Clerk Cindy Reichert; St. Louis Park League of Women Voters Celia Andersen; Karen Teagarden, Recording Secretary. E. Vacancies: Two. Ms. Reichert presented a brief report stating that resignations have been received from . Michelle Olmstead and David Johnson. An advertisement has appeared in the City’s Official Newspaper, the Sun Sailor and applicants have until May 21st to apply to Chief Justice Kevin Burke. III. Minutes of March 10, 2004 Meeting Ms. Reichert requested further review of the draft minutes by commissioners requesting assistance in noting the makers of some of the motions in the March 10th minutes. It was moved by Commissioner Loftus, seconded by Commissioner Ernst, to approve the minutes of March 10, 2004 as amended. The motion passed 9-0-1. Commissioner Jennings abstained. II. 2004 Charter Celebration Task Force Update Ms. Loftus thanked Ms. Reichert, Mr. Fiderlein, and Ms. Jennings for their continued assistance. Ms. Loftus met with the City Council Study Session to give an update on the Parktacular weekend and the Red Bus, designated for dignitaries past and present, and their families. She was joined by Ms. Jennings, Mr Fiderlein, and Chair Carper. The parade will include the Charter Commission on the Bus. A waiver agreement must be signed by all, including family members, for insurance purposes. A representative can sign off on the list. The date for the Bus Ride is Friday, June 18th, at 6:30. Please contact Ms. Loftus to reserve your seat on the bus. No throwing candy off of the bus. Chair Carper discussed the parade, and asked participants to arrive between 5-6pm, no later than 6pm, vehicles earlier. Ms. Andersen recommended having participants dropped off. Ms. Hoeft reminded everyone the parade ends at the Recreation Center parking lot, and cars can be parked in neighborhoods. A convertible is needed for the Grand Marshall. Ms. Reichert recommended contacting local dealerships for assistance, or the Antique Car Club, which meets in City Hall. She said she would research this. Ms. Loftus mentioned the Scouts will do a Color Guard, as is the tradition. Anticipated expenses include rootbeer and cookies. The rootbeer has been donated, and local stories have been contacted for cookie donations. Ms. Jennings contacted Rotary for funding, and has received $150 thus far. The kegs of root beer will be delivered to the event on Sunday. Discussion included set up times for Fair Share, which is Saturday 1-5. Set up could be 12:30pm at the picnic shelters in the pavilion amphitheater area. Volunteers are needed for two shifts 1-3pm; 3-5pm, two people for each shift. A volunteer sheet was passed around. Please contact Ms. Loftus to volunteer. Ms. Loftus will be emailing people as a follow up for commitments from the people not present at the meeting. Program Sunday includes Jim Rhodes, Gail Dorfman, Cam Andre, Frank Howard, Lyle Hanks, Jeff Jacobs and Tom Harmening to speak on a theme “Then & Now”, with a 5 minute anecdote each from their time in office. Then there will be a public reception in the Fair Share area. Two people are needed to carry the parade banner. Chair Carper asked all to consider their children or grandchildren with adult supervision. He thought children under age 8 should not be considered, as the distance is long and banner could get heavy. The deadline for families to submit their interest for consideration is June 8, 2004. Ms. Hoeft mentioned the $185 expense for the banner. Chair Carper discussed the process of taking quotes, possibly getting the banner donated. Ms Reichert thought the banner could be displayed with the Mayors’ Pictures in City Hall. Ms. Loftus mentioned cash donations, possibly talking to commission members. One donation has been made. The posters are 11” x 17”, and will be ready June 1st, needing to be hung by June 6th. Mr. Fiderlein volunteered to help coordinate distribution. Ms. Reichert volunteered to cover buildings in City Hall, Community Center, Athletic Facilities. Other volunteers are to take 15 each and hang in local stores. A list will be made so there is no duplication of effort. Chair Carper discussed the parade, and asked participants to arrive between 5-6pm, no later than 6pm, vehicles earlier. Ms. Andersen recommended having participants dropped off. Ms. Hoeft reminded everyone the parade ends at the Recreation Center parking lot, and cars can be parked in neighborhoods. Mr. Fiderlein wondered about publishing an instruction list for the parade. Chair Carper said the only specific instructions are for staging only. Chair Carper passed around the official letterhead and logo, by Kelly Burrows. He encouraged people to sign up for Charter Booth and the food. Ms. Jennings reported on the Education component, the Community Education offering to set dates for the Citizens’ Academy. There will be 3rd Grade field trips, including the Spanish emersion class, and busing. Judie Erickson is helping to plan the 7th Grade events. Mr. Jorvick may do a power point presentation before school starts. This event will be offered from mid-September through mid-October. Ninth Grade civics will be held in April. Audio Visual will be the core element, for more consistency, information and greater number of presenters. The goal each year is to coordinate with volunteers at the schools. Ms. Jennings will draft a letter to schools for availability, specific dates and times, and ask City Staff for presentations and to sign up. The Citizen’s Academy and School Programs are the core of the celebration. Sarah Kreswieck and Martha McDonnell are to set it up. Ms Reichert said the City can do the printing for the 3rd Grade class in house. Chair Carper wanted to speak to sponsorship of the material, and that he and Ms. Jennings will talk to Rotary. He also encouraged all commissioners to talk to the companies they work for seeking sponsorship. He noted companies are more willing to give where names will be displayed in evidence of support of a project, rather than just giving money. Ms. Jennings said the Citizen Involvement Guide is to be presented at the Academy and distributed through Neigborhood Associations. Ms. Hoeft wondered about the cost per student to take the class. Ms Jennings said the Adult Enrichment coordinator thought a $10 commitment, for three or four weeks. Mr. Fiderlein discussed the press release which was forwarded to Lynn Shwartz. Information will be included in city publications, neighborhood newsletters and distribted to members of the historical society. They have all of the mayor’s photos on a disc, and materials for the presentation. Chair Carper reminded everyone donations are tax deductible. IV. Review of Chapters 8, 9 & 10 Ms Reichert noted the City Attorney upon review has no suggested changes. Chair Carper noted the commission is satisfied with the Chapters, as suggested. A motion was made by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Ernst, to accept Chapters 8, 9 & 10. Motion passed 10-0. Discussion ensued regarding section 1.04 previously reviewed. Comments had been received from Joel Jamnick, City Attorney stating language which had been reviewed and voted upon to be changed, should remain as originally written in the section. A motion was made by Commissioner Fiderlein and seconded by Commissioner Loftus to recind recommended change to section 1.04. Motion passed 10-0. Ms. Hoeft noted a change to page 8, section 1.04 - a space is needed before Sec. 104. Ms Reichert also informed Commissioners that regarding the city’s statutory authority to issue bonds, only a simple majority is required. If bonds are issued by the city outside of statutory limitations, six votes of the council are required. The city’s bond counsel will be submitting clarifying language to the commission at a future date for their consideration. A motion by Commissioner Fillbrandt, seconded by Ms Jennings, for the City to work with the bond counsel attorneys at Kennedy & Grath to provide clarifying language on bonding authority 6.15B, 6.15A. Motion passed 10-0. Ms Reichert said that once the commissions review is complete, all revisions will be submitted to the city council for review. Changes to the charter can only be made with unanimous consent of all councilmembers. V. Future Meetings Discussion was held concerning taking a hiatus for the summer. Ms. Reichert shared concerns for finding volunteers during the summer to continue helping Ms. Jennings with her subcommittee. The next meeting of the Charter Commission was tentatively set for Wednesday, September 8, 2004, at St Louis Park City Hall – room location to follow. The agenda is set to review changes to Chapters 11 and 12. V. Other Business Ms. Andersen, League of Women Voters, invited Charter Commission Members to a luncheon on June 12, 2004, to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the League of Women Voters. This group was instrumental in getting the Charter signed; it was their first project. Ms. Reichert reported the City Code is still on the Web, but editorial services for maintaining the document on the web was discontinued due to budget constraints. Changes are now made in house. VI. Adjournment There being no further business to discuss, Chair Carper adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. ST. LOUIS PARK CHARTER COMMISSION ROSTER November 9, 2004 NAME/TITLE APPT DATE ADDRESS CONTACT INFO TERM EXPIRES Irving Lynne Carper Chair 04/29/2003 4010 Highwood Rd St. Louis Park MN 55416 (H) (email) 952/928-9846 ilcjac4010@aol.com 10/04/2008 Steve Fillbrandt Vice Chair 04/29/2003 2715 Huntington Ave S St. Louis Park MN 55416 (H) (email) 952/926-0596 sfillbrandt@yahoo.com 01/22/2006 Hoeft, Marilyn Secretary 03/01/2002 7020 W. 24th St St. Louis Park MN 55426 (H) (W) (email) 952/546-7142 952/544-1100 romahoeft@msn.com 03/01/2006 Busch, Nathan 02/12/2001 1600 Pennsylvania Ave S St. Louis Park MN 55426 (H) (email) 952/542-3858 busc034@tc.umn.edu 12/22/2005 Carver, Paul 03/19/1997 1450 Texas Circle St. Louis Park MN 55426 (H) (W) (email) 952/513-0423 612/672-3263 pcarver@bowman-brooke.com 03/19/2005 Ernst, Cheryl 11/19/1999 8914 Cedar Lake Rd St. Louis Park MN 55426 (H) (W) (e-mail) 952/544-6987 612/863-4242 cherylernst@msn.com 11/18/2007 Fiderlein, Brian 03/06/2000 2820 Vernon Ave S St. Louis Park MN 55416 (H) (W) (email) 952/285-5106 763/553-0644 ext. 3391 Brian_Fiderlein@adp.com 03/12/2005 Jennings, Linda 03/01/2002 3925 Joppa Ave S St. Louis Park MN 55416 (H) (e-mail) 952/925-4283 jenningspaulinda@netzero.com 03/01/2006 Loftus, Janice 03/01/2002 3341 Zarthan Ave S St. Louis Park MN 55416 (H) (email) 952/925-1864 jdloftus@msn.com 03/01/2006 Orenstein, John 2527 Monterey Ave S (H) 929-0163 01/31/2005 09/13/2004 St. Louis Park MN 55416 (W) (e-mail) dkorenstein@mn.rr.com Ornstein, David 11/19/1999 8712 Westmoreland Lane St. Louis Park MN 55426 (H) (W) (e-mail) 952/546-6955 952/563-4892 dornstein@ci.bloomington.mn.us 11/21/2004 Schaefer, James 01/15/1998 4028 Xenwood Ave S St. Louis Park MN 55416 (H) (W) (email) 952/924-0570 952/888-0090 jeschaefer@qwest.net 01/19/2006 NAME/TITLE APPT DATE ADDRESS CONTACT INFO TERM EXPIRES Sixel, Michael 03/13/1997 4205 Utica Ave S St. Louis Park MN 55416 (H) (W) (email) 952/920-8892 763/212-2690 msixel@mn.rr.com 03/14/2005 Walsh, Carol 06/19/1999 4320 Highway 7 #1 St. Louis Park MN 55416 (H) (W) (email) 952/920-3473 651/296-4236 carol.walsh@state.mn.us 06/19/2007 Winkler, Ryan 2908 Raleigh Ave S (H) 952/926-3526 01/31/2005 07/08/2004 St. Louis Park MN 55416 (W) Weiland, Lucy Chief Judge C-1042 Govt Ctr 300 S 6th St Mpls MN 55487-0422 (W) (Fax) 612/348-8305 612/348-2131 Reichert, Cynthia City Staff Liaison 5005 Minnetonka Blvd St. Louis Park MN 55416 (H) (W) (Fax) 763/544-2390 952/928-2840 952/924-2170 creichert@stlouispark.org Andersen, Celia SLP League of Women Voters 4246 Vernon Ave S St. Louis Park MN 55416 (H) (email) Receives Packet 952/929-0502 cander4170@aol.com