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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Fields, Commissioners Anderson, Bendtsen, Deemer, <br />Fuhreck, Leistico, and Moore. Voting No: None. <br />COMMISSION BUSINESS <br />5.1 Introduce New City Attorney <br />City Administrator Ulrich introduced the newly appointment City Attorney. <br />Chair Field welcomed City Attorney Knaak. <br />5.2 Accept the Following Resignations of Charter Commission Members, Declare <br />Vacancies and Advertise to Fill Same: <br />1. Mr. John Niederhaus, term ending December 31, 2021 <br />2. Mr. Chad Sivertson, term ending December 31, 2021 <br />Administrative Services Director Lasher reviewed the staff report noting that Mr. John Niederhaus <br />and Mr. Chad Sivertson have submitted letters of resignation, and staff intends to advertise to fill <br />the vacancies. <br />Chair Field asked if there are other vacancies. <br />Administrative Services Director Lasher stated that four terms are ending as of December 31, 2021 <br />and two of the members are present tonight and have indicated that they would like to continue to <br />serve. She noted that no formal action is needed for this item. <br />5.3 Continue Review of Amendments to Chapter 4 of the Charter — Nominations and <br />Elections <br />Chair Field noted that this is a continued discussion of the Commission in attempt to bring the <br />Charter into compliance with State law. He acknowledged the memorandum submitted by <br />previous City Attorney Langel. <br />City Attorney Knaak stated that he reviewed the memorandum from the previous City Attorney. <br />He noted that there is a provision that applies to Charter cities that the Commission should be <br />aware of and provided additional details. <br />Commissioner Bendtsen stated that every statement the Commission has had from City Attorney <br />Langel is that State law trumps the Charter language and therefore causes issue because of <br />inconsistency. He commented that it would seem then that the Commission received bad advice. <br />Commissioner Anderson stated that the City keeps running into the business that municipal <br />elections must follow a State set election cycle and asked if that applies. <br />Charter Commission/ November 17, 2021 <br />Page 2 of 7 <br />