Agenda - Charter Commission - 01/30/2004 - 2003 Annual Report

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January 30, 2004 The Honorable Joseph Quinn Chief Judge Tenth Judicial District Anoka County Courthouse 325 East Main Street Anoka, Minnesota 55303 Re: City of Ramsey, Anoka County, Minnesota, Charter Commission Annual Report Dear Judge Quinn: In accordance with Minnesota Statutes 410.05, the following is an annual report reflecting the activities of the City of Ramsey Charter Commission during the year 2003. Members of the Charter Commission for 2003 are as follows: Tim Vogt (Chair), Hannah LaMere (Vice Chair), Sandra Bertzyk, Benjamin Deemer, Lauri Ebel, Marguerite Henke, Darlene Milless, Steve Simenson and Brian Swanson. This Commission met on January 16, 2003 and November 20, 2003. At the January 16, 2003 meeting, the Commission appointed their Chair and Vice Chair and introduced the newest member to the Commission, Steve Simenson. They reviewed the annual report letter, discussed State Statute 410 and League of Minnesota Cities materials relating to Charters, reviewed the procedure for placing Charter amendments on election ballots, and scheduled future meetings. The Charter determined that a discussion of State Statute 410 would be ongoing. The Commission met on November 20, 2003. The Commission reviewed the year-end review letter to Chief Judge Quinn. They appointed Tim Vogt as Chair and Hannah LaMere as Vice Chair for the year 2004. A letter of resignation was received from Darlene Milless and a verbal resignation had previously been received from Marguerite Henke. Both Commissioners are moving from the City. City staff will run ads for the vacancies. A future meeting was scheduled for February 19, 2004. The Commission held a discussion relating to Administrative polices with regard to money for training for the Commission, etc. This topic will be discussed further at a subsequent meeting. The City of Ramsey is now a seven-member Council, including the