FY 2008-09 Minutes
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Minutes of the Section's Data Practices Committee
Archived Minutes of the Executive Council


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MINUTES
PUBLIC LAW SECTION
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING
August 12, 2008
Minneapolis City Attorney’s Office

MEMBERS PRESENT: Barry Greller, Diane Alshouse, Todd Schoffelman, Mary Miller,
Jim Alexander, Kim Buechel Mesun, Dana Banwer, Inta Sellars (by telephone), and
Michael Goodwin.

MEMBERS EXCUSED: John Choi, Tom Kalitowski, Greg Brooker, Nancy McLean

MEMBERS ABSENT:

COMMITTEE CHAIRS PRESENT: Carol Lansing.

MSBA LIAISON PRESENT:

Co-Chair Barry Greller called the meeting to order.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the May 2008 and June 2008, Public Law
Section Council meetings were approved.

CO-CHAIRS’ REPORT: Barry Greller presented the Co-Chairs’ Report:
Barry reported briefly on the MSBA Convention in Duluth in June 2008. Several
council members attended.

Barry reported that some time ago he returned a call about assisting members of the Iowa Bar who were affected by the recent flooding. Barry never heard anything further as to what assistance is needed. It was agreed that no further action is needed on this issue at
this time.

Barry raised the question of whether the Public Law Section should be taking some action to express concern about the cut in funding to the Public Defenders offices. Diane Alshouse will draft a motion to be presented at the September 2008 meeting.

A draft of the Public Law Section goals were distributed which will be discussed at the September 2008 meeting.

Barry asked for a volunteer to serve as the Public Law Section membership coordinator.

TREASURER’S REPORT: No report. Kim Buechel Mesun has not received the end of
the year financial statement from the MSBA.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
            a. Awards – No report.
            b. Community and Public Service – No report.
            c. CLE – Mary mentioned that Todd Schoffelman is now the CLE coordinator.
            Members were encouraged to submit ideas for CLE’s to be presented and/or    cosponsored by the Public Law Section for the upcoming year. Mary mentioned
            that the PLS should consider sponsoring an ethics CLE this year.
            d. Data Practices – Todd Schoffelman distributed a legislative summary of data
            practices legislative action during the past legislative session. Todd mentioned
            that the penalties for violating the MGDPA have increased. It is not anticipated
            that IPAD will be sponsoring any substantial changes to the MGDPA during the
            next legislative session.
            e. Local Government – Dana Banwer reported that the IMLA national conference
            will be held in Las Vegas from Sept. 14-17, 2008. Dana and Eileen will be        attending.
            f. Membership – No report.
            g. Newsletter – Kim Basting is working on the next issue of the newsletter. Kim
            Buechel Mesun raised the idea of putting a summary page together listing the      articles contained in each issue, with a hyperlink to the on-line article. PLS
            members in attendance thought this is a good idea.

NEW BUSINESS:

UPCOMING MEETINGS:
• September 9, 2008 Hamline Law School (Michael Goodwin host)
• October 14, 2008 Minneapolis Public Schools (Kim Buechel Mesun host)
• November 11, 2008 Ramsey County District Court (Judge Diane Alshouse host)
  (date change may be needed due to Veterans Day holiday)

James S. Alexander
Public Law Section Secretary

- Last Updated 07/01/08 -