City of Green Charter Review Commission Meeting - June 1, 2026

The Green Charter Review Commission met on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. Members present: Chair Bob Knapp, Vice Chair Kristin Yanko, Betty Konen, and Robert Duffrin; Deborah Koral was absent for roll call. The commission unanimously approved a proposed amendment to Section 9.2 of the City Charter making video the official record of meetings (with written summaries), determined the change to be non-substantive, and approved and signed a letter to City Council transmitting recommended Charter changes and non-substantive items.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of Minutes: The May 13, 2026 meeting minutes were approved unanimously by a 4–0 roll-call vote (Koral absent).
• Correspondence: None was received.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No members of the public testified.

Discussion Items

• Proposed Section 9.2 Amendment (Video as Official Minutes): The commission considered adding a paragraph to Section 9.2 providing that the video recording serves as the official minutes for Charter Review Commission meetings, accompanied by a written summary detailing the general discussion and votes on each item, along with the original documents on which the report is based. The video and summary would be kept by the appointed Commission Secretary, with a copy given to the Clerk of Council. Staff noted that City Council adopted this same practice by ordinance in 2014, and that the Planning and Zoning Commission, Design Review Board, and Board of Zoning Appeals already follow it. The Charter is currently silent on the subject. Members framed the change as setting the standard for future commissions that meet roughly every five years.
• Substantive vs. Non-Substantive Determination: The commission generally agreed the amendment is non-substantive. One member said they personally viewed it as substantive but accepted the group's consensus. Members observed that the proposed language was taken directly from City Council's ordinance and that Council could alternatively adopt it by legislation if needed.
• Letter to City Council: The commission reviewed the letter transmitting recommended Charter changes and non-substantive items. Member Koral had signed the letter before leaving; the remaining members signed it after the meeting.

Key Outcomes

• Motion carried 4–0 (unanimous): Amend Section 9.2 to allow video recordings and written summaries to serve as the official record, and include this change on the non-substantive list.
• Letter approved and executed: The transmittal letter to City Council was approved and signed by all members.
• Adjournment: The meeting adjourned unanimously by a 4–0 vote.
• Remarks and appreciation: Chair Knapp thanked commission members, staff (including Sharon), and Clerk of Council Nicole Messner, noting staff commitment and citing one prior evening that ran until 7:38 p.m. He also reflected on his own council service from 1993 to 1999.