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NEW BUSINESS – 9A <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> <br />DATE: October 12, 2015 <br /> <br /> <br />TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members <br /> <br />FROM: Sue Iverson, Acting City Administrator <br /> Director of Finance and Administrative Services <br /> <br />SUBJECT: Council Vacancy <br /> <br /> <br />Background <br /> <br />Do to the unexpected passing of Councilmember Robert Woodburn on October 2, 2015, a <br />vacancy now exists on the City Council. This vacancy will need to be filled by Council <br />appointment until an election is held. Since more than two years remain in the unexpired <br />term, a special election will be held at the next regular City election. The appointed <br />person shall serve until the qualification of a successor is elected at a special election to <br />fill the unexpired portion of the term. <br /> <br />Discussion <br /> <br />The City Council will need to adopt a resolution declaring the vacancy which also <br />indicates that we will hold the special election next November. Staff has been in contact <br />with both Ramsey County and the City Attorney in order to insure that we file the proper <br />paperwork and notices. <br /> <br />The City Council will need to determine how they wish to proceed with appointing <br />someone to this vacancy until a special election is held. <br /> <br />Council Action <br /> <br />A motion to approve Resolution 015-045, a resolution declaring a vacancy of the City <br />Council. <br /> <br />Attachment <br /> <br />Attachment A: Resolution 2015-045 <br />