HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 9761RESOLUTION NO. 9761
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ACKNOWLEDGING THE PASSING OF MAYOR AL HULL, DECLARING A
VACANCY TO EXIST ON THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL, AND
PROVIDING NOTICE THAT THE VACANCY WILL BE FILLED AT AN
UPCOMING SPECIAL ELECTION
WHEREAS, Mayor Al Hull passed away on May 20, 2023; and
WHEREAS, under Minnesota Statues, section 351.02 and the Mounds View City
Charter ("City Charter"), section 2.05, death of an incumbent results in a vacancy on the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, Section 4.05, subdivision 5 of the City Charter specifies that if more than
365 days remain in the unexpired term of a vacant seat, then the City must hold a special election
to elect a replacement to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term; and
WHEREAS, the next uniform election date on which a special election can be held is
November 7, 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council hereby acknowledges that
the death of Mayor Al Hull creates a vacancy on the Mounds View City Council as of May 20,
2023, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 351.02 and the Mounds View City Charter,
section 2.05.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby declares that the vacancy
created by the death of Mayor Al Hull exists and has existed since May 20, 2023, resulting in
more than 365 days remaining in the unexpired term of the vacancy seat, and requiring that the
City Council call a special election to fill the vacancy seat for the remainder of the unexpired
term.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby calls a special election to be
held on November 7, 2023 to fill the seat vacated by the passing of Mayor Al Hull; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Administrator is here by authorized to take
all steps reasonably necessary to accomplish the intent of this Resolution and abide by the
requirements of the City Charter and Minnesota Statutes including publishing notice of the
vacancy and that such vacancy will be filled at a special election to be held on November 7,
2023, and working with Ramsey County to administer the special election as authorized and
agreed to under the Elections Services Agreement between the City and County.
Adopted this 12th day of June, 2023.
Gary Meehlhau4se, Acting Mayor
ATTEST,
Brian BeerrgK, Acting City Administrator
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