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0 Whereas; Minnesota State Law sets forth in Chapter 410.21 Application of general election laws. The provisions of any charter of any such city adopted pursuant to this chapter shall be valid and shall control as to nominations,primary elections, and elections for municipal offices, notwithstanding that such charter provisions may be inconsistent with any general law relating thereto, and such general laws shall apply only in so far as consistent with such charter. HIST: (1295) 1909 c 170 s 6, Which confirms the authority of the city charter over state laws, and Whereas; The City Council action on September 23, 1996 in accepting councilmember Hankner's resignation by simple motion appear nonconforming to Charter Section 2.05,Minnesota State Law 410.21 and Charter Section 4,05, Now Therefore be it resolved, the Charter Commission of the City of Mounds View respectfully notifies the City Council that council processes on September 23, 1996, regarding the resignation of Councilmember Susan Hanker, appear nonconforming to requirements of both the Charter and state law, and Be It Further Resolved, the Charter Commission commends Councilmember Susan Hankner for her efforts to avoid the added expenses of a special election, and • Be It Further Resolved,the Charter Commission of the City of Mounds View respectfully suggests Councilmember Susan Hankner resubmit her resignation effective by November 4, 1996 to ensure compliance with charter requirements should it remain her desire to avoid a special election. Those voting in favor of the resolution: Bill Wilson, Ruth White, Bill Werner, Roger Stigney,, Jean Miller, Duane McCarty, Dave Long, Virgil Beyer, Richard Oman. Those voting against the resolution: Jerry Linke, Russ Warren Signed: -/ek_ x01, ,— Secretary itr • -41 �r. Signed: ` jamiw- Chairman October 3, 1996 0