There are issues that the city has ignored over the last year or so that has been brought to their attention time and time again. Of course we know about the flooding issue of which they have known about since August 24, 1998 from the Barr report. This report was with held by the city administrator by his own admission as published in the West Central Tribune. Also we have a report that was issued by Barr August 24, 2006 dealing primarily with the flooding at Kandiyohi Ave. and 10th St. SW. Almost two years later and these people are still waiting for ACTION.
Another issue that really has been called to the cities attention is establishment of a Charter Commission, which by law should be established for a charter city of which we are. This is the citizens constitution, and changes need to be made to this document which governs our city.
A third issue that I have is that the city does not have a written Data Practices Policy. I have personally found where the city has deleted data that should have been public policy for all to see if desired. This is a serious issue and they have known about it since the fall of 2007.
Comments and suggestions are desired from all, including city officials.
3 comments:
I think your insight is wonderful, keep the government working for us. Way to go John!
John you have done great work attempting to get the council on track. What surprises me is that people in this town seem to support those on the council who are doing the most damage, i.e. Christianson. Your point about Roberts Rules was only heard by Mr. Gardner, and then rudely dismissed by Mr. Christianson who feels that they can run things fine themselves. I wish more people would take the time to research and honestly look at who is responsible for the train wreck that is our city council!!
Some Rules of Meeting would be a very good idea for the City of Willmar. Amazing how different people are treated at meetings. Roberts Rules of Order would be a start. It should be interest at the next finance/public works public saftey committee meeting (8/11/08 at 4:45 Willmar Municipal Chanbers) if the Chairpersons will be open to comments from the floor as the Mayor has suggested at the last Council meeting. At most of these meeting the citizens at large have never been given the opportunity to address the committee.
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