Minutes - Charter Commission - 02/02/2023

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Commissioner Bendtsen commented that if outside expertise is needed,that could be solicited and did not see the need for a non-Ramsey resident to sit on a board or commission. Commissioner Leistico agreed noting that the point of the advisory groups is to have residents providing input to the Council. Commissioner Bendtsen stated that if everyone agrees on the language, it would save time and effort to have the amendment come from the Charter Commission, as the Council could simply adopt the ordinance unanimously to enact the change. Motion by Commissioner Bendtsen, seconded by Commissioner Deemer,to approve the language amendment for section 2.2 as proposed. Further discussion: City Attorney Knaak provided more details on the path the Commission could choose with its recommendation that would either require the amendment to be placed on the ballot for the voters or allow the Council to adopt the change with a unanimous vote. Commissioner Moore stated that if everyone agrees with the amended language, she would prefer to choose the option that saves time and money, as that would be most cost-effective. Commissioner Leistico agreed that this change should originate in the Charter and because it is non-controversial she agrees with that path forward. Commissioner Bendtsen withdrew the motion. City Administrator Hagen stated that the Commission needs to take action on this tonight and provided clarification on the different paths that could be taken. City Attorney Knaak stated that under the process, the Council has initiated an ordinance for review by the Commission. He provided additional clarification on the actions the Commission could take. City Administrator Hagen commented that it seems there is consensus on the amended language. Motion by Commissioner Bendtsen, seconded by Commissioner Deemer, to table consideration of ordinance#22-26. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Field, Commissioners Bendtsen, Deemer, Leistico, Jumah, May, Moore and Rusert. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Fuhreck. Motion by Commissioner Leistico, seconded by Commissioner Moore,to recommend amendment of the City Charter, Section 2.2, to prohibit membership on city boards and commissions of non- city residents. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Field, Commissioners Leistico, Moore, Bendtsen, Deemer, Jumah, May, and Rusert. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Fuhreck. Charter Commission/February 2,2023 Page 3 of 7