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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-1118 Charter Review AGENDA Agenda Charter Review Committee November 18, 2004 Council Chambers 1175 East Main 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. I Welcome, call to order. ? Approval of minutes from November 4, 2004. II Public Forum (15 minutes total, each speaker is limited to 3 minutes) III. Guest Speaker Mayor Alan DeBoer (30 minutes) VI Update on Sponsler contract (Franell 10 minutes) V Discussion of Issues Presentations on December 2 and 16 (60 minutes) What is the best format for the individual issues presentations? What amount of time should be allocated? What is the best method of asking questions so that everyone has an opportunity for input? Suggested issue presentation schedule: December 4: ? #a Should the current form of government change from mayor/council to council/manager? Should the mayor’s veto ability change to a vote? ? #d Should the council be elected by position? Should the number of councilors increase? Should there be term limits? ? #e What provisions should there be for annexations by the City? ? #f Should police and fire remain as separate departments? December 16 ? #b Should the city recorder and judge be elected positions? What about compensation? ? #c Should the Parks Commission be elected? Should the powers of the commission change? What are the issues related to the organization of the Parks Department? ? #g Should provisions for the City Band be in the Charter ? #h What are the issues related to the Planning Commission? V Public Involvement Update/Discussion (10 minutes) Finalize Public Forum VI Action Items/Recap/Items from Committee members (5 minutes) VII Adjourn (next meeting is Thursday December 2 at 7:00 p.m.) The Charter Review Committee values citizen comment on our work in reviewing the City Charter. *The Public Forum is the time to speak to any item related to the Charter NOT on the printed agenda. *Agenda items that the public is invited to comment on are listed as “Open for Public Input” on the agenda. *A comment offered on an agenda item does not automatically allow the participant to continue commenting throughout the meeting deliberations. *Written comments are encouraged and always appreciated. Please complete a Blue Speaker Request Form and bring it forward to staff.