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Mounds View City Council November 22, 2004 Regular Meeting Page 9 G. Special Election Discussion (1) Discuss the option of Special Election versus appointment for filling of a vacant Council seat (City Charter vs. State Statute) City Attorney Riggs stated the City Charter does require a special election to fill a vacancy, so he believes the recommendation for an election is appropriate at this time. Acting Mayor Marty stated that they already had it set up for a special election, so he didn't think there needed to be any further discussion on this item. (2) Discuss the possibility of City Council to put a question on the Ballot for the Special Election. Deseree Crane stated that if they wanted to put a question on the special election, it needed to be submitted to the County Auditor no later than December l Oth° and it needed to be authorized by the City Attorney. Councilmember Quick stated that they were missing one member of the Council tonight, so he didn't feel they should put any questions on at this point. Councilmember Stigney stated he didn't think so either, especially if it boils down to one question. Councilmember Gunn stated that she agreed that there was not enough time to work on it. Councilmember Stigney stated that there was not enough turnout anyway. Councilmember Quick stated that it wouldn't be an accurate sampling. Jonathan Thomas, 8040 Groveland Road, stated that questions would actually have to be separate ballots. Acting Mayor Marty stated that they had a consensus to not have a special question on the ballot. H. Resolution 6392 Authorizing a Step Increase for Kristin Prososki, Planning Associate MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Stigney. To Approve Resolution 6392 Authorizing a Step Increase for Kristin Prososki, Planning Associate. Councilmember Stigney read the Resolution aloud. Councilmember Stigney stated he had watched Ms. Prososki at many Planning Commission meetings, and she is a very excellent and diligent employee. •