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F, Resolution No. 2003-04
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1VloundS Dated October 10, 2003
Vlev. f Whereas, the Mounds View Charter Commission is reviewing the lists of past requests for
Charter I .j housekeeping and clarification updates to sections of the Mounds View Charter that have
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caused confusion or seem to be semantically incorrect.
The Mounds View Charter Commission acting under Minnesota Statute 410.12
Chair: Subdivision 7, recommends the following amendments by the addition of the
Jonathan J Thomas bold and double underlined language and by the deletion of the bold -and -stricken
763-784-5205" w language. The Mounds View Charter Commission requests the City Council adopt by
ordinance those items it is in unanimous agreement with. We also request a response
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within 60 days with recommendations for modifications to any item that the City CouncilMicheleSandback
763-783-1770 deems not acceptable as presented.
2"' Vice Chair u Section 2.06. The Mayor's Power and Duties.
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763-780-3371 s' Subdivision 1. The Mayor shall preside at meetings of the Council and shall have a
vote as a member. The Mayor shall be recognized as head of the City Government for all
Secretary i ceremonial purposes, b the courts for the purpose of serving civil process, and b the
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763-786-5699 Governor for purposes of martial law_ bttt Other than for the purposes specifically
ru stated in this paragraph, as an individual, the Marshall have no administrative
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Section 4.05 Vacancy of Municipal Elected Office.
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763-783-7216 t Subdivision 5. When a vacancy in an elected municipal office occurs within 120
2' days prior to a regular municipal election date, the special election to fill the vacancy shall
Jean Miller- coincide with the regular election. If the vacancy occurs within sixty days prior to the
763-786-3959 i regular election date, the notice of such vacancy shall be published as soon as is
practicable. If within the 120 day period before a regular municipal election, the vacancy
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occurs in the office of the Mayor or in the office of either or both of the Councilmembers
whose seats are to be decided in the election, said vacancy shall be considered not to exist
Barbara Thomas for purposes of the election. However, if such vacancy occurs in the office of either of the
763-780-6226 other two Councilmembers, the seat shall be filled by the candidate for Councilmember
with the third highest vote total, or, in the case of two vacancies, the third and fourth
William Werner Sr highest vote totals. Where two vacancies exist, the candidate with the third highest total
763-784-3603 f shall fill the vacancy in the office having the longest unexpired term. Candidates filling a
vacancy shall take office at or before the next regularly scheduled Council meeting
following election certification.
Section 9.01. Acquisition of Property, The City may acquire by purchase, gift,
condemnation, or otherwise, any real property, either within or without its boundaries, that
may be needed b the City for an public purpose. In acquiring property b exercising theYYYanyppqgppYY9
p power of eminent domain, the City shall proceed according to Minnesota law, Chapter 117
t = as amended, or other applicable items.
C r Respectful) itted,
Jonathan J Thomas, Chair Brian Amundsen, Secretary