Approve Year End Activity Letter to Chief Judge for Years 2014 and 2015

Purpose:  To fulfill the requirement of submitting an annual report to the Chief Judge of the Tenth Judicial District.

Background:  In accordance with Minnesota Statutes 410.05, an annual report reflecting the activities of the Charter Commission must be submitted to the Chief Judge of the Tenth Judicial District.  Attached to this case is the summary letter for years 2014 and 2015 for the Commission's review, comment and approval.  Earlier this past year, the summary letter for 2014 was emailed out blind copy to the Charter Commission for comment.  Conversation had been that Chair Field could grant final approval to the letter.  Chair Field has approved the letter, but asked that it be brought before the Commission in a formal meeting so a motion of approval could be documented in the Charter Commission's meeting minutes.  It should be noted that City staff has submitted the 2014 letter, dated November 16, 2015, to the Chief Judge; however, if there are any changes suggested and agreed upon to such letter, an amended summary will be sent to the Chief Judge with an explanation.  

Approve the year-end annual report letter for 2014 and approve the year-end annual letter for 2015 and direct staff to submit it to The honorable John C. Hoffman, Chief Judge of the Tenth Judicial District.

Motion to approve the year-end annual report letter for 2014
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Motion to approve the year-end annual report letter for 2015 and direct staff to submit it to The honorable John C. Hoffman, Chief Judge of the Tenth Judicial District.