6.2.
CC Regular Session
- Meeting Date:
- 04/11/2023
- By:
- Katie Schmidt, Administrative Services
Information
Title:
PUBLIC HEARING - Introduce Ordinance #23-07 to Amend Chapter 4 of the Charter - Nominations and Elections
Purpose/Background:
The Charter Commission met on February 2, 2023 and is recommending the City Council amend the charter by Ordinance #23-07 under M.S. 410.12, subdivision 7. The recommended ordinance is to amend parts of section 4.5 of Chapter 4 of the City Charter. Those changes include updating the appointment process in the case of a vacancy and how we handle appointments when no one files an affidavit of candidacy for an open council seat.
BACKGROUND:
Changes to State Election Law
The State Legislation previously set uniform election dates for special elections, which prompted a complete review of Chapter 4, Nominations and Elections, of the City's Charter. The current Charter language does not include these dates, is not entirely consistent with State law, and causes problems in administering City elections.
Charter Commission Actions - To Date
The Charter Commission started its work on updating Chapter 4 in February 2019. In cooperation with former City Attorney Langel, a draft ordinance (#19-15 " An Ordinance Amending the Charter by Repealing and Replacing Chapter 4 - Nominations and Elections") was drafted and then reviewed by the City Council on December 10, 2019, but it did not pass. In order for the ordinance to pass, all Councilmembers must motion in favor of the Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
Changes to State Election Law
The State Legislation previously set uniform election dates for special elections, which prompted a complete review of Chapter 4, Nominations and Elections, of the City's Charter. The current Charter language does not include these dates, is not entirely consistent with State law, and causes problems in administering City elections.
Charter Commission Actions - To Date
The Charter Commission started its work on updating Chapter 4 in February 2019. In cooperation with former City Attorney Langel, a draft ordinance (#19-15 " An Ordinance Amending the Charter by Repealing and Replacing Chapter 4 - Nominations and Elections") was drafted and then reviewed by the City Council on December 10, 2019, but it did not pass. In order for the ordinance to pass, all Councilmembers must motion in favor of the Ordinance.
- Section 4.1 and 4.2 Changes were approved by the Charter Commission on November 17, 2021
- Slight revisions to Section 4.1 and 4.2 were approved by the Charter Commission on February 2, 2023
- Section 4.4 Changes were approved by the Charter Commission on October 26, 2022
- Section 4.5 Changes were approved by the Charter Commission on February 2, 2023
Notification:
The City Council met on March 14, 2023 to receive the recommendations from the Charter Commission.
The Public Hearing was advertised in the City's Official Newspaper, the Anoka County UnionHerald.
The Public Hearing was advertised in the City's Official Newspaper, the Anoka County UnionHerald.
Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives:
Next Steps:
- Per State Statute 410.12 Subd. 7., the Council must vote on the proposed charter amendment ordinance within one month of the public hearing.
- The Ordinance will come back for final consideration on April 25, 2023.
Funding Source:
N/A
Recommendation:
Staff recommends Introducing Ordinance #23-07 Amending Chapter 4 of the City Charter brought forward by the Charter Commission.
Outcome/Action:
Motion to Introduce #23-07 Amending Chapter 4 of the City Charter - Nominations and Elections
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Hagen | Brian Hagen | 04/06/2023 04:03 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Katie Schmidt
- Started On:
- 03/30/2023 10:43 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 04/06/2023