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Charter Commission

Monday, August 7, 2023 · 4:00 PM AM · Room 220, City Hall

TL;DR

The Saint Paul Charter Commission elected new leadership, with Varco becoming Chair, Montgomery as Vice Chair, and Donnelly-Cohen as Secretary. The Commission also began reviewing a proposed amendment to the city charter regarding Commercial Development Districts, which will require further review and a future public hearing.

Key Decisions

  • Election of Charter Commission Chair Varco Elected (6-4)
  • Election of Vice Chair Montgomery Elected (11-0)
  • Election of Secretary Donnelly-Cohen Elected (12-0)
  • Commercial Development Districts Charter Amendment Discussed and Laid Over (Unanimous)
  • Extension of Review Period 90-Day Extension Approved (Unanimous)
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. ROLL CALL
  2. NEW BUSINESS
  3. CCI 23-4 Election of Charter Commission officers.
    Charter Commission Items
    Action: Approved Passed

    Donnelly-Cohen nominates Montgomery for Chair, Tobolt nominates Varco for Chair. Montgomery and Varco accept nominations and a vote is taken by raising hands. Montgomery receives 4 votes, Varco receives 6 votes. Varco is now Chair of the Charter Commission. Commissioner Lee arrives at 4:02 PM. Tobolt nominates Montgomery for Vice Chair. Montgomery accepts. A voice vote is taken and Montgomery receives a unanimous 11 votes. Commissioner McMurtery arrives at 4:05 PM. Montgomery nominates Donnelly-Cohen for Secretary. Donnelly-Cohen accepts. A voice vote is taken and Donnelly-Cohen receives a unanimous 12 votes.

  4. CCI 23-5 Recommending the Amendment to Section 17.07.1. (c), of the Saint Paul City Charter, with regard to Commercial Development Districts and public hearings.
    Charter Commission Items
    Action: Discussed, Amended and Laid Over Passed

    City Council Operations Director Hausz gave an overview of the item that was referred to Charter Commission from the City Council. Commissioners had a chance to ask questions. There was discussion on how long the Charter Commission had before needing to take action on this item. More clarification needed from City Attorneys Office. A Public Hearing on this item will be held at a future date. Commissioner McMurtery left at 4:20 PM. Moved by Hahm, Charter Commission Items is Discussed, Amended and Laid Over to the Charter Commission, due back on 9/5/2023. The motion carried by an unanimous vote.

  5. CCI 23-6 Extending the time to review the amendment to Section 17.07.1. (c) of the Saint Paul Charter for 90 days.
    Charter Commission Items
    Action: Approved Passed

    Moved by Tobolt, Charter Commission Items is Approved. The motion carried by an unanimous vote.

  6. OTHER BUSINESS
  7. ADJOURNMENT
  8. For more information call 651-266-8560 or email CharterCommission@ci.stpaul.mn.us.