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Whereas; Minnesota State Law sets forth in Chapter 410.21 t plication of �zeneral_election laws. The <br />provisions of any charter of any such city adopted pursuant to this chapter shall be valid and shall control as <br />to nominations, primary elections, and elections for municipal offices notwithstanding that such charter <br />provisions may be inconsistent with any general Lacy relating thereto, and such general laws shall apply only <br />in so far as consistent with such charter. <br />MST: (1295) 1909 c 170 s 6, Which confirms the authority of the city charter over state laws, and <br />Whereas, The City Council action on September 23, 1996 in accepting councilmember Hankner's <br />resignation by simple motion appear nonconforming to Charter Section 2.05, Minnesota State Law 410.21 <br />and Charter Section 4.05, <br />Now Therefore be it resolved, the Charter Commission of the City of Mounds View respectfully notifies the <br />City Council that council processes on September 23, 1996, regarding the resignation of Councilmember <br />Susan Hanker, appear nonconforming to requirements of both the Charter and state law, and <br />Be It further Resolved, the Charter Commission commends Councilmember Susan Hankner for her efforts <br />to avoid the added expenses of a special election, and <br />IP <br />Be It Further Resolved, the Charter Commission of the Citv of Mounds View respectfully suggests <br />Councilmember Susan Hankner resubmit her resignation effective by November 4, 1996 to ensure <br />compliance with charter requirements should it remain her desire to avoid a special election. <br />Those voting in favor of the resolution: Bill Wilson, Ruth White, Bill Werner, Roger Stigney., Jean <br />Miller, Duane McCarty, Dave Long, Virgil Beyer, Richard Oman. <br />Those voting against the resolution: Jerry Linke, Russ Warren <br />Signed: <br />Secretary <br />Signed:_ �� A <br />Chairman <br />• October 3, 1996 <br />