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Council discusses full charter revision and Officers Compensation Commission setup
Summary
Mayor Fedell and the City Manager discussed pursuing a full revision of the City Charter, noting state law may supersede sections and that a revision could take about two years; they also reviewed rules for forming an Officers Compensation Commission to set council member stipends.
Mayor Ed Fedell said the City Charter contains many outdated provisions and recommended pursuing a full charter revision rather than incremental amendments. City Manager Schneider cautioned that many charter sections are superseded by state law, said he had contacted the City Attorney about an outline and costs, and estimated a charter revision could be a two‑year process.
Fedell also described a charter amendment passed in November that allows Planning Commission members to be paid a per‑meeting stipend and explained that the Officers Compensation Commission—required by city ordinance—must include five resident members charged with deciding rates for council and board stipends. He asked council members to suggest residents who might serve on the commission. The minutes do not record appointments to that commission at this meeting.
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