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Commissioner Deemer noted his experience with previous Comprehensive Plan Updates. <br />Commissioner Zaetsch recommended that reporting back to the Charter Commission is not <br />required. <br />Chairperson Field noted his preference that the representative attend the meetings. The alternate <br />can attend, but should not engage in discussion. <br />Motion by Commissioner Sivertson, seconded by Commission Zaetsch to appoint Commissioner <br />Jim Bendtsen to the Committee. <br />Further discussion: Commissioner S. Anderson inquired about the structure of the meeting. <br />Commissioner Bendtsen restated his interest and asked the Commission their desire on how to <br />represent the Commission on the Comp Plan Steering Committee. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Field, Commissioners Sivertson, Zaetsch, S. <br />Anderson, Barrows, Bendtsen, and Deemer. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners M. <br />Anderson and Niederhaus. <br />Motion by Commissioner Sivertson, seconded by Commissioner Zaetsch to appoint <br />Commissioner S. Anderson as the alternate. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Field, Commissioners Sivertson, Zaetsch, S. <br />Anderson, Barrows, Bendtsen, and Deemer. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners M. <br />Anderson and Niederhaus. <br />6. COMMISSION/STAFF INPUT <br />6.1 Discussion regarding Authorities <br />Chairperson Field stated that at the last Charter Commission meeting, a Commissioner expressed <br />concern regarding Authorities, more specifically the Economic Development Authority, and <br />whether or not the Charter could impose some constraints on such Authority (i.e. bonding, etc.) <br />At the meeting, Chair Field agreed to continue discussion and offered the following discussion <br />points: Should the Charter Commission suggest language aimed at Authorities where the <br />Charter presently is silent; What powers or limits can/should the Charter require; Four areas of <br />concern exist: taxing, bonding, eminent domain, and holding title to real estate. Should those <br />authorities rest with the elected Council alone? <br />Commissioner Zaetsch noted there was no Charter language pertaining to Authorities, so State <br />Statute language prevails. Alternate methods of governing Charter, barring any restrictions in <br />Statute, and opportunity to suggest language to the City Council. Authorities are appointed, not <br />elected and have greater power than boards and commissions. In the past, the City had a <br />Housing and Redevelopment Authority comprising of Councilmembers. This Authority has <br />been canceled. The City still has an Economic Development Authority, but could have others <br />and Authorities have various powers. Commissioner Zaetsch stated he prefers limited <br />Charter Commission/ July 13, 2016 <br />Page 4 of 8 <br />