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Mounds View City Council May 22, 2023 Regular Meeting Page 15 Finance Director Beer stated a new accountant started in the Finance Department today. City Administrator Zikmund asked if the Council wanted to reschedule or cancel their Monday, July 3 work session meeting. He noted there was nothing on the agenda that would be discussed on Monday, July 11. The Council supported holding the work session meeting on Wednesday, July 5. City Administrator Zikmund commented on the legislative session and noted the tax bill was on its way to the governor. He noted the City could put the local sales tax on the ballot for residents to consider in November. He indicated the definition of general elections was being considered. He noted the bonding bill process opened up yesterday and documentation would have to be submitted for consideration on June 15. C. Reports of City Attorney. City Attorney Riggs stated with Mayor Hull’s passing the Council has a vacancy. He reported he would provide the Council with a memo tomorrow regarding the steps that must be followed by the City Council. He noted the first action would be for the Council to adopt a Resolution declaring the vacancy. Because there was over a year left on the term, a special election would be required on August 8 or November 7. He stated the Council would continue to act with four members, with the Acting Mayor in place, until a new member was elected. Further discussion ensued regarding the process the Council would have to follow if a current City Councilmember were to run and win the open seat, and it was noted the City would have to hold another special election. 10. Next Council Work Session: Monday, June 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, June 12, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther Minute Maker Secretarial