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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19910110 Charter MinutesNIIN[.TI'F,S CHARTER COMMISSION C1TY OF HASTINGS, NIINNESDTA JANUARY 10, 1991 Present: Judy Gilbert Edith Kaiser Tom Novak Denice Kehn Agnes Kobierowski Pat Mathison Virginia Brown Robert Stoneberg Absent: Earl Beltz Guests: Dave Osberg, City Administrator, & Barb Thompson Presiding. Chairperson Edith Kaiser Call To Order The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m., by Chairperson Edith Kaiser and she & Quorum: declared a quorum to be present. Approval of Minutes of October 11, 1990 meeting approved. Minutes: Motion; Bob Stoneberg Second: Judy Gilbert Motion passed. Item I The first order of business was the election of officers to the positions of Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. Chairperson Kaiser opened nominations for Officers: the position of Chairperson. Commissioner Novak nominated Edith Kaiser. Being no other nominations, a motion was made by Mr. Novak and seconded by Denise Kehn to close nominations. Motion was made by Mr. Novak and seconded by Denise Kehn far election of Edith Kaiser to the position of Chairperson. The motion passed. Nominations were then opened for the position of Vice-Chairperson. The motion was made by Commissioner Novak and seconded by Commissioner Gilbert for the appointment of Commissioner Stoneberg Lo the position of Vice-Chairperson. No other nominations were received and nominations were closed. All commissioners present voted far Commissioner Stoneberg. Item II City Attorney Shawn Moynihan addressed the Commission introducing Barb Discussion of Thompson. Mr. Moynihan stated that the law prohibits any ward changes in any Possible Ward year ending with a "1", or before the Legislature has been redistricted in a year Changes: ending with "2". It must be redistricted within 45 days after the Legislature has been redistricted or May 10, 1.992, whichever is first. He went on to say that any changes to be made, should be made no later than May 10, 1992 and as early as the Legislature redistricts. Ms. Thompson passed out maps showing ward boundaries. Ms Thompson stated that the 4th Ward has the least registered voters with Ward 1 having 22% more registered voters than Ward 4, Ward 2 & 3 have 3% and 5% more than Ward 4, and as of today's date the number of registered voters, (Ms. Thompson stated that normally the census figure would be used}, is 8,860. If 9,000 was used as average, and if the city were to go to 5 wards that would be 1800 voters per ward. If we went to 2 - 4 Wards, 2 Precincts, it would bring down the number of voters to 1,125. She stated that there would be things to consider i.e., funds for more voting machines, etc. Machines were priced at $5,000 each. Discussion was held on polling locations. Mr. Osberg brought to the Commission's attention that the City of Hastings currently has had requests for annexation of what is referred to as the Wallin property-with approximately 500, primarily, single family units. Also, the area near and around the TuttIc farm, and the area known as Pleasant Valley may be areas of growth. Development is likely to take place in these areas. City of Hastings Charter Commission Meeting January 1Q, 1.991 Page Two Item II Discussion was held on the procedure to be used for the preliminary drafting of the Discussion of new districts/wards. Chairperson Edith Kaiser suggested that Mr. Dick Dobrick be Passible Ward invited to attend the next meeting of the Charter Commission to give his views as Changes:(Cont'd) to the procedure of redistricting. Mr. Osberg will contact him. Item III Chairperson Kaiser asked Mr. Moynihan to comment on the proposed changes and Discussion of additions/deletions to Chapters 1 & 2. Mr. Moynihan suggested that he and Mr. Proposed Changes Osberg report back to the Commission at the next meeting concerning the general and Additions housekeeping items that were discussed at previous meetings. After discussion and Chapters I & II approval by the Commission, it would then be presented to the City Council to be acted upon. The motion was made by Commissioner Stoneberg and seconded by Judy Gilbert to have Mr. Moynihan and Mr. Osberg review the changes and additions/deletions to the Hastings City Charter, discussed at previous meetings and report back to the Commission at the next meeting with their suggestions. The motion was unanimously adopted. Motion was made by Commissioner Novak and seconded by Judy Gilbert to change the term "Ward Secretary" to "Chairperson" in the By-laws. The motion passed. Itcm N Unf~ Wished Business: None Item V Ncw Business: None Item N Adjournment: Motion: Denise Kehn Second: Pat Mathison Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8.35 p.m. Next Meeting: Thursday, April 11, 1991, 7:3Q p.m. Respectfully submitl