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APPROVE MINUTES <br /> <br />Case #1: Introduction of New Charter Commission Members <br /> <br />Aimee Fischer was introduced to the Charter Commission. <br /> <br />Case #2: Review of Chapters 3, 4 and 5 of Ramsey Charter <br /> <br />City Attorney Goodrich explained language for sections in Chapters 3, 4 and 5 of the City's <br />Charter. <br /> <br />Chapter 3 - no issues with language. Discussion ensued relating to how many Councilmembers <br />can call a special meeting - no issue with three calling a meeting. <br /> <br />Section 4.5 - Mr. Goodrich referred to what the State Statutes says. <br /> <br />Vice-Chair LaMere inquired if the issue is the length of time remaining in a Council term to <br />xvhich Mr. Goodrich replied in the affirmative. <br /> <br />Conmaissioner Deemer referred to Section 4.5.5 - third sentence - six lines down - delete the "s" <br />from Councihnembers. <br /> <br />Mr. Goodrich stated the Commission should decide how long a period of time they want to let an <br />appointed member of Council serve before you have an election. <br /> <br />Commissioner Ebel inquired how does an appointment occur. <br /> <br />Mr. Goodrich replied that the position is advertised, interviews are conducted and the Council <br />votes. <br /> <br />Commissioner Ebel referred to Subdivision 2b - inability, or refusal' to serve. She inquired how <br />many meetings can a Councilmember miss. <br /> <br />Mr. Goodrich stated that is in the State Statutes - that's not the City's language - and it's <br />difficult to say. <br /> <br />Commissioner Ebel felt there should be some language relating to that. <br /> <br />Commissioner Fischer commented that. the C0uncilmembers are elected but the same City <br />Council ca,mot kick them off. <br /> <br />Commissioner Ebel asked about parameters. <br /> <br />Mr. Goodrich stated that Richfield's Charter has language about a consecutive 90 days of <br />absence. He felt that was fraught with legal ramifications. He referred to State Statute and a <br />two-year appointment. <br /> <br /> Charter Commission/September 30, 2004 <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br /> <br /> <br />