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Charter Commission

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 · 1:00 PM AM · Room 41, City Hall

TL;DR

The Saint Paul Charter Commission held its organizational meeting, electing new leadership and hearing a proposed amendment to civil penalties for city ordinance violations. Three citizens spoke during a public hearing about the proposed changes, with mixed opinions, and the Commission decided to review the proposal further at their next meeting.

Key Decisions

  • Election of Commission Chair Passed (Unanimous)
  • Election of Vice Chair Passed (Unanimous)
  • Election of Secretary Passed (Unanimous)
  • Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes Approved (Unanimous)
  • Civil Penalties Amendment Tabled
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. ROLL CALL
  2. CCI 24-5 Election of Charter Commission officers.
    Charter Commission Items
    Action: Approved Passed

    Commissioner McMurtrey nominates Commissioner Varco for Chair. Commissioner Varco accepts and a voice vote is take. Varco is elected Chair by a unanimous vote. Commissioner Hahm nominates Commissioner Montegomery for Vice Chair. Commissioner Montomgery indicated ahead of the meeting that she would accept. A voice vote is take. Commissioner Montgomery is elected Vice Chair by a unanimous vote. Commissioner Lee arrives at 1:02 PM. Commissioner Hahm nominates Commissioner Wasley for Secretary. Commissioner Wasley accepts and a voice vote is take. Commissioner Wasley is elected Secretary by a unanimous vote.

  3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
  4. CCI 24-4 Approving the September 5, 2023 Charter Commission meeting minutes.
    Charter Commission Items
    Action: Approved

    Commissioner Wasley moved approval of the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Fure. A voice vote was taken. The motion carried by an unanimous vote.

  5. CITIZEN COMMENTS
  6. REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE
  7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  8. NEW BUSINESS
  9. CCI 24-6 Charter Commission Member introductions.
    Charter Commission Items
    Action: Received and Filed

    Received and Filed

  10. CCI 24-7 Charter Commission 101 presentation by City Attorney's Office.
    Charter Commission Items
    Action: Received and Filed

    Received and Filed Commissioner Tobolt arrives at 1:12 PM.

  11. PUBLIC HEARING
  12. CCI 24-8 Recommending the amendment to Chapter 6.03.1 of the Saint Paul Charter pertaining to the imposition of civil penalties for violations of city ordinances.
    Charter Commission Items
    Action: Laid Over

    Safety and Inspections Director Angie Wiese, Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity Deputy Director Beth Commers, and Public Works Director Sean Kershaw presented to Commission. A public hearing was held; three members of the public spoke, one in favor, two opposed. Commissioners had the opportunity to ask additional questions to City staff and discuss the proposal. This item will be laid over until the next meeting of the Charter Commission.

  13. OTHER BUSINESS
  14. ADJOURNMENT
  15. For more information call 651-266-8560 or email CharterCommission@ci.stpaul.mn.us.