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Motion failed. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Howell, Musgrove, and Specht. Voting No: Mayor <br /> Kuzma, Councilmembers Heineman, Riley, and Woestehoff. <br /> City Attorney Knaak responded to the question about the EDA,noting they are required to appoint <br /> two Councilmembers by State law. <br /> Councilmember Specht asked about the ideas Councilmember Riley had, if a resolution was <br /> needed for that. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich asked Charter Commission Chair Fields if a Council motion would be <br /> sufficient for the Charter Commission to consider or the alternative would be to bring the Charter <br /> Amendment to either a Work Session or regular meeting and have that voted on. <br /> Charter Commission Chair Fields replied a motion that is properly worded would be considered <br /> sufficient and they will take it from there. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Riley to suggest the Charter Commission take up a Charter <br /> Amendment which would not allow City Councilmembers, members of all Boards and <br /> Commissions, and Staff. <br /> Motion failed for lack of a second. <br /> Councilmember Riley asked if Staff should be included. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove commented that it could be included and the Charter Commission <br /> could discuss it. <br /> Charter Commission Chair Fields stated the handbook by the Minnesota League of Cities states <br /> that the Council,to propose an amendment, it must be by ordinance. He read"the Council submits <br /> the ordinance proposing and amendment to the Commission which has 60 days for review." He <br /> continued reading, "after the review period, the Commission returns the amendment or its own <br /> substitute amendment to the Council, the council then submits to the voters either the amendment <br /> it originally proposed or the Commission's substitute amendment." He stated he couldn't find it <br /> after a quick search but felt the Charter was more specific on the processes. <br /> Councilmember Riley suggested that this be taken to a Work Session with the intent of moving <br /> something forward to Charter Commission. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich suggested the Council direct Staff and the City Attorney to prepare an <br /> ordinance that would accomplish what was indicated and bring it back to the Work Session on <br /> March 8, 2022. <br /> Councilmember Riley stated he wanted to finish the discussion about employees that are residents <br /> and taking the power away from residents that happen to work for the City. <br /> City Council/February 22, 2022 <br /> Page 30 of 34 <br />