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Commissioner Deemer observed that we have spent a lot of time correcting our Charter language <br />to coincide with wards. <br /> <br />Mr. Surma felt that he was more asking the Charter Commission to amend the Charter to an <br />article format, not really to change the wording. <br /> <br />Case #4: Approve Summary Letter to the Judge <br /> <br />City Clerk Thieling read the lett <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Sherman, seconded by Commissioner Niska to approve the year-end <br />summary letter to Chief Judge Bloomquist and direct staff to submit it on behalf of the Charter <br />Commission. <br /> <br />Motion carried. All present voted in favor. Absent: Commissioner Shea. <br /> <br />COMMISSION INPUT <br /> <br /> <br />1.Schedule Future Meeting Date(s)/Topic(s) <br /> <br /> <br />Commissioner Deemer stated he would like to look at Section 2.5 and discuss if we need to make <br />modifications. <br /> <br />Commissioner Bendtsen stated he would like to look at amending Sections 2.3 through 2.5. <br /> <br />Commissioner Niska stated that 2.3.1 is defining 2.5 is the mechanism for removing people. <br /> <br />Commissioner Deemer mentioned ward boundary changes. <br /> <br />Commissioner Sherman asked if we should have an agenda item at the next meeting to talk about <br />responding to the suggestions by Mr. Surma. <br /> <br />It was stated that staff could send a notice to Mr. Surma when we are meeting to look at the <br />Sections 2.3 through 2.5. <br /> <br />City Attorney Goodrich suggested maybe looking at 4.5 together with 2.3 and 2.5. <br /> <br />Commissioner Sherman stated that she works for the City of Brooklyn Park and they just went <br />through a special election for Mayor three people ran. She suggested the Charter should talk <br />about requiring a primary for the special election. <br /> <br />Mr. Goodrich talked about the 120-day scenario. Upon request, he explained the special election <br />-days for a special <br />election. <br /> <br />Charter Commission/ May 19, 2011 <br />Page 4 of 5 <br /> <br />