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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 6, 2021 2 take action on particular items at that particular meeting. He indicated that Council could clarify that language in the future, but due to the current circumstances with the vacancy, he recommends holding the January 10, 2022 meeting. Councilmember Holden asked if this was enough time to publish the notice for the vacancy and perform interviews. City Administrator Perrault stated a blurb would be included in the December newsletter and a notification would be included on the City’s website. He also said that the Pioneer Press contacted him regarding the process for declaring the vacancy and he thought an article would possibly appear in the Pioneer Press. Councilmember Holden suggested notifying the various Committees and coaches that the City would be taking applications. Mayor Grant confirmed the information was included in the December Arden Hills Notes and asked when the newsletter would hit mailboxes. City Administrator Perrault stated that Allegra was working on the file proof and that the newsletter could arrive in mailboxes by the end of the week. Councilmember Holmes asked for clarification of the process to fill the vacancy. City Administrator Perrault explained that per statute, if there is less than two (2) years of the term remaining, the Council can appoint an individual to the full, remaining length of the term. However, if there is more than two (2) years of the term remaining, the City needs to have a special election. He noted that in this situation, because there are more than two (2) years remaining on Councilmember McClung’s term (there are three (3) years remaining), the Council can appoint an individual until such time the special election is conducted. He said in this case, the election for the special seat will coincide with the regular election in November 2022. The elected individual would then fulfill the term for the remaining two (2) years (January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024). A discussion ensued regarding the process for filling the vacancy. Councilmember Scott noted this is the same scenario as when he first came to be on the City Council. He stated that Jonathan Wicklund was appointed for essentially the first year and then he (Councilmember Scott) was elected to the special seat in November to fulfill the additional two (2) remaining years of Councilmember Woodburn’s term. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve Resolution 2021-067 Declaring a Vacancy on the City Council. The motion carried (4-0).