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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210826 - Charter Commission Minutes Hastings,Minnesota Charter Commission Meeting Minutes August 26, 2021 The Charter Commission of the City of Hastings,Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Thursday,August 26, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room at the Hastings City Hall, 101 East 01 Street,Hastings, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Chair Hicks,Toppin,Balsanek, Blasing, Pemble, and Weber Commissioners Absent: Salzman Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Wietecha City Attorney Korine Land Community Development Director John Hinzman Introduction of Charter Commission and Duties Attorney Land presented a summary of Charter Commission duties and responsibilities. Oath of Office Attorney Land administered the oath of office to Chair Hicks, Toppin,Balsanek,Blasing, Pemble, and Weber. Election of Commission Chair and Vice Chair Commissioner Blasing motioned the nomination of Paul Hicks as Charter Commission Chair, seconded by Commissioner Toppin. Ayes 6;Nays 0. Commissioner Balsanek motioned the nomination of Ron Toppin as Charter Commission Vice-Chair, seconded by Commissioner Blasing. Ayes 6;Nays 0 Consider Charter Amendment: Administrative Penalties Attorney Land presented a summary of the amendment request. Commissioner Blasing motioned approval of the request, seconded by Commissioner Weber. Commission discussed practice of administrative permits in other cities,how the change would improve enforcement efforts,and would multiple penalties result in multiple citations. Ayes 6;Nays 0. Recommendation will be forwarded to the September 7th City Council to consider 1St Reading and to schedule a public hearing. Introduction of Business for Future Meetings Chair Hicks noted the Commission will meet in early 2022 to consider Ward boundary adjustments due to the 2020 Census. Adjournment Commissioner Pemble motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 p.m., seconded by Commissioner Toppin. Ayes 6;Nays 0. Respectively submitted: John Hinzman, Community Development Director.