05.17.07 Memo Regarding Commission UpdatesCfTY CRYSTAL
City Clerk's Memorandum
DATE: May 17, 2007
TO: Crystal City Council
Commission Attorney Dave Kennedy
FROM: Janet Lewis, City Clerk(,
C Charter Commission Members
City Manager Anne Norris
Assistant City Manager/HR Manager Kim Therres
SUBJECT: Charter Commission Updates
There have been four resignations on this nine -member commission effective May 15,
2007. The resignations occurred because members are only allowed to serve two,
four-year terms. In comparison, most City commission terms are for three -years and
have no term limits.
Charter Commission resignations are: Council Member Dave Anderson, Stuart
Stockhaus, Phyllis Isaacson, and Kent Hiel.
The following persons are eligible to be reappointed and have submitted applications:
Samantha Erickson, Jeff Hester, Gary E. Joselyn, and Naomi Davidson.
In addition, Council Member Garry Grimes has submitted an application to be
considered, and Council Member Joe Selton has expressed an interest in this
commission. In the past, the Council has requested that at least one of its members
serve on the commission and has accepted up to two members.
In conclusion, there are at least three vacancies to date. A notice advertising this
volunteer opportunity was published in the Sun Post on May 10. If more applications
are not submitted, I'll advertise again.
I am working with Charter Commission Attorney Dave Kennedy and current commission
members on recruitment efforts to fill the vacancies. Please remember that
appointments to the Charter Commission are made by Hennepin County Fourth District
Court Judge Lucy Wieland and not the Crystal City Council. However, if you would like
to discuss this or have any questions, please contact me at (763) 531-1145.
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