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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—OCTOBER 12, 2015 4 A. Advertise for Council Vacancy Acting City Administrator Iverson stated that due to the unexpected passing of Councilmember Robert Woodburn on October 2, 2015, a vacancy now exists on the City Council. This vacancy will need to be filled by Council appointment until an election is held. She indicated that since more than two years remain in the unexpired term, a special election will need to be held at the next regular City election. The appointed person shall serve until the qualification of a successor is elected at a special election to fill the unexpired portion of the term. Staff recommended that the Council adopt a resolution declaring the vacancy. Councilmember Holmes asked when the special election would be held. Acting City Administrator Iverson reported that the special election for the open Council position would be held in November of 2016. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #2015-045 — Declaring a Vacancy of the City Council. Councilmember Holmes asked when the Council would be making an appointment for this position. Mayor Grant commented that the Council will be discussing the open position at its next work session and that he felt it would be a good idea to use the Arden Hills Notes, the City's website, and the Bulletin to publicize the vacancy. The motion carried (4-0). 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Holmes reported that she has received a number of comments regarding the temporary stop signs at the intersection of County Road E2 and Snelling Avenue. She believed that residents wanted these stop signs to remain in place. She noted that she contacted Jim Tolaas at Ramsey County and he reported that the County would be completing a study to see if the stop signs could remain in place. Councilmember Holden requested an I& I update from staff. Councilmember Holden stated that she was receiving complaints from local business owners located near the Red Fox Road and Lexington Avenue intersection due to signal and traffic delays. She was in favor of discussing this intersection and the signals at a future meeting.