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Mounds View City Council May 28, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 5 Council Member Clark stated she supported the plan as proposed. She indicated she has met with most of the commission chairs and she appreciated their commitment and dedication to the City. She commented another alternative would be have the Charter Commission make the appointment. Council Member Gunn explained she was in favor of appointing someone to fill the empty seat until the next election, without requiring a special election. She indicated this would assist with creating more continuity. She recommended commission members not serve on both the City Council and their former Commission if appointed, for to conflict of interest reasons. She supported the City filling vacant Council seats as soon as possible so as not to have seats vacant for almost a year. Acting Mayor Meehlhause indicated his main concern with a four person Council was if the four members were split when approving the budget and tax levy. Rebecca Scholl, 2467 Hillview, thanked the Council for sharing their thoughts. She explained the Charter Commission discussed this matter several years ago and commented on the number of days a vacancy should remain open before holding a special election. She was adamant a position should remain vacant, but after the loss of Mayor Hull she supported making a change. She believed a chain of succession was the right way to go moving forward. She anticipated the residents of Mounds View were getting gun shy when it came to special elections. Brian Amundsen, 3048 Woodale Drive, thanked the Council for their feedback. He understood this was not a pressing issue now, but he hoped the Charter Commission could address it yet this year. He thanked Council Member Meehlhause for his succession proposal. Council Member Gunn requested the Charter Commission collaborate with the Council as this topic moves forward. City Administrator Zikmund explained the Charter Commission was seeking feedback on this topic and noted their next meeting would be held on Tuesday, July 16. D. Resolution 9927, Authorizing the Purchase of a SGX 60 Stump Grinder Bob Cat Skid Steer Attachment. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson requested the Council authorize the purchase of an SGX 60 stump grinder bob cat skid steer attachment. He explained this piece of equipment would assist with tree removal in the City’s natural areas. He discussed the price for the piece of equipment and recommended approval of the purchase. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Clark. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9927, Authorizing the Purchase of a SGX 60 Stump Grinder Bob Cat Skid Steer Attachment. A roll call vote was taken. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.