Res. #23-004 - Accepting Resignation of Michelle Lakso & Declaring Vacancy

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CITY OF CENTERVILLE COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 23-011g A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF COUNCIL MEMBER MICHELLE LAKSO AND DECLARING A VACANCY ON THE CITY COUNCIL WHEREAS, Michelle Lakso filed an Affidavit for office (Council Member) on August 8 2022, was subsequently elected to a 4-year term on the City Council and, per state statute, took office on January 2, 2023 (the first Monday in January), and WHEREAS, on January 5, 2023 Council Member Lakso informed the City of Centerville that she has resigned her position, noting that her resignation would be effective upon the Council's acceptance of said resignation at their regular meeting on January 11, 2023 and WHEREAS, more than two years remain in the unexpired term of Council Member Lakso's office, requiring a special election to be held at or before the next regular city election (2024), and WHEREAS, the City Council may appoint a person to fill the vacant seat until such special election is held, and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to recognize that Michelle Lakso honorably served the residents of the City of Centerville as a member of the City Council. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTERVILLE,ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA: The Council accepts the resignation of Council Member Michelle Lakso; and, The Council declares that a vacancy exists on the City Council effective on January 11, 2023; and, The Council shall temporarily fill the vacant seat on the City Council by accepting letters of interest from eligible citizens and thereafter select a replacement by action of the City Council (Appointment) as set forth in Minnesota Statutes Sections 412.02 and 471.46 until such time as a special election is held. PASSED and adopted by the Centerville City Council this the 11th day of January, 2023. D. Love, Mayor ,, ATTEST: Teresa Bender, City Clerk