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STAFF REPORT <br />DATE:January 6, 2025 <br />REGULAR <br />TO: Mayor and Councilmembers <br />FROM: City Clerk Julie Johnson <br />AGENDA ITEM: Approve Acting Mayor <br />CORE STRATEGIES: <br />☐ Vibrant, inclusive, connected community ☐ Efficient, reliable, innovative services <br />☒ Responsive, transparent, adaptive governance ☐ Balanced Finances now and future <br />☐ Managed Growth ☐ Resilient Infrastructure <br />BACKGROUND: <br />Minnesota State Statute § 412.121 reads: “At its first meeting each year the council shall choose an acting <br />mayor from the council members. The acting mayor shall perform the duties of mayor during the <br />disability or absence of the mayor from the city or, in case of vacancy in the office of mayor, until a <br />successor has been appointed and qualifies.” <br />ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: <br />Who should the Council appoint as Acting Mayor? <br />PROPOSAL: <br />The City Council is asked to select an Acting Mayor on the City’s behalf, should Mayor Cadenhead be <br />unavailable or unable to attend a meeting, sign an agreement, or attend functions on behalf of the City. <br />OPTIONS: <br />Any of the four council members may be appointed acting mayor. <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />“Move to appoint Council Member _______________ as Acting Mayor for 2026, to comply <br />with and fulfill all duties enumerated in Minn. Statute § 412.121 relating to selection of an <br />Acting Mayor.”