HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-151 Council ResolutionCITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 19-151
RESOLUTION DECLARING A CITY COUNCIL VACANCY AND
CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 11, 2020
WHEREAS, Councilmember Rob Rafferty received the most votes for the Mayor position
following the November 5, 2019 municipal election; and
WHEREAS, effective December 31, 2019, a vacancy will occur on the City Council following
Rob Rafferty's written resignation as Councilmember with two years remaining on his term; and
WHEREAS, Section 4.05 of the Lino Lakes City Charter provides that there shall be a special
election to elect a successor to serve the remainder of the unexpired term when a Council
vacancy occurs within 365 days or more remaining in the term of the vacated office; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that holding the special election to fill the
unexpired term of Councilmember Rafferty on February 11, 2020, in conjunction with the
County Board election, is in conformity with applicable state law and is in the best interest of the
citizens of Lino Lakes; and
WHEREAS, once the vacancy is declared and the special election is called, the first legal
requirement is posting the notice of candidate filing two weeks prior to the start of the candidate
filing period in accordance with Minnesota Statute 205.13.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lino Lakes City Council that the Council
hereby declares a vacancy in the position of Councilmember, effective December 31, 2019, and
orders a special election for the City of Lino Lakes to be held on the second Tuesday of February,
that being February 11, 2020, for the purpose of electing a City Councilmember to serve the
unexpired term of Rob Rafferty.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 12th day of November 2019.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Councilmember
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being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
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ATTEST:
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM 3B
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Jeff Karlson, City Administrator
MEETING DATE: November 12, 2019
TOPIC: Council Vacancy and Special Election
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
INTRODUCTION
The City Council is being asked to approve Resolution No. 19-151, Declaring a City Council
Vacancy and Calling for a Special Election to be Held on February 11, 2020.
BACKGROUND
Following the results of the November 2019 municipal election, in which Councilmember
Rafferty received the most votes for the office of mayor, Mr. Rafferty is expected to submit a
letter of resignation as councilmember on Friday, November 8, which would be effective
December 31, 2019.
Minnesota Statute 351.055 provides that if a future vacancy is certain to occur, the City
Council may begin procedures for a special election so that a successor may be elected at the
earliest possible time. Preparations for the special election may begin immediately after the
written resignation is received by the official. Staff received confirmation from the Anoka
County Elections Manager that the City would meet the timelines for a special election on
February 11, 2020, if the Council approves a resolution at its November 12 meeting.
Following is the projected time ine for the special election:
Resignation received
Expected November 8
Public notice of candidate filing
two weeks in advance
In official paper 14 days prior to
start of filing
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Candidate filing begins
70 days prior to election
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Candidate filing ends
56 days prior to election
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Withdrawal ends
2 days after close of filing
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Absentee balloting begins
46 days prior to election
Friday, December 27, 2019
Election Day
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 19-151, declaring a Council vacancy and calling
for a special election.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 19-151