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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 />