City Council Meeting Date: July 9, 2026
To: Charter Commissioners
From: CC Linstroth, Chair
Amy Gernon, Commissioner
Title
Review and Discuss City Charter.
Body
Action Requested:
No action. Discussion only.
Summary Report:
At the May 16, 2026 meeting, Commissioner Gernon proposed that the Charter Commission review the City Charter to reexamine its purpose, to determine if it’s meeting the needs of the community, and to ensure the processes contained in the City Charter are transparent and accessible.
A copy of the City Charter and link to the City Charter (attachments 1 and 2), a link to the May 16, 2026 Charter Commission discussion on this proposal (attachment 3), and a list of other Minnesota Charter Cities (attachment 4) are included for reference and assistance with the discussion.
Alternative Options:
N/A
Financial Impacts:
N/A
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