HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.17.2022 - Work SessionCOUNCIL WORK SESSION
October 17, 2022
4:55 p.m.
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Members present: Boesen, Nichols, Amos, Wilder and Feuss. Absent: Grieder and Chiles.
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that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Voice -vote Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
Objective: Discussion of an ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 11, Memorial Hall
Commission.
Martin Petersen, City Attorney, provided an overview of the proposed ordinance changes.
Jim Lentfer, Veterans Memorial Hall Commissioner, questioned if the ordinance would be read
into the record.
Kelley Felchle, City Clerk, explained that the ordinance is included in the council packet but that
typically an ordinance is not read into the record.
Mr. Boesen questioned the change to the term of the commission members.
Jim Lentfer explained that they are having a very hard time getting members so they want to be
able to extend the term of the committee members.
Mr. Nichols questioned why the language states must instead of shall as it relates to committee
members membership with other Veterans organizations.
Mr. Amos questioned why the Mayor is selecting the chairs instead of the commission members.
Kelley Felchle, City Clerk, questioned if this conflicts with the current by-laws.
Jim Lentfer, explained that their initial intent was to make the by-laws match the city ordinance
but thought it would be better if the city ordinance could be amended and then suit the by-laws
to it.
Mr. Feuss questioned if the ordinance can be amended before the by-laws are amended.
Martin Petersen commented that the by-laws would be written to reflect the changes to the
ordinance.
Mr. Feuss questioned if the ordinance needs to spell out the commission's designated
organizations.
Jim Lentfer explained that the designated organizations would be listed in the commission's by-
laws.
Mr. Feuss commented that having the designated organizations written into the ordinance would
avoid any ambiguity of whom that organization is.
Jim Lentfer commented that it is possible in the future that the Veterans Memorial Hall
commission might decide to add or subtract a particular organization. If that were to happen,
then the commission would amend the by-laws with council approval.
David Grimm commented that they want to make their organizational changes as simple as
possible. They want to be inclusive of other organizations that are supportive of veterans.
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that the meeting be adjourned at 5:09 p.m. Voice -vote Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
Kerrey Fe(ch(e
Kelley Felchle
City Clerk