RES 17-061 ACCEPTING RESIGNATION AND DECLARING A VACANCY OF A SEAT ON THE CITY COUNCIL

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August 17, 2017 Mr. Mark Casey, City Manager City of St. Anthony Village 3301 Silver Lake Road St. Anthony, MN 55418 Dear Mr. Casey, It is with deep respect and sincere emotion that I submit this letter of resignation to the City Council of the City of St. Anthony Village, effective Friday, August 18, 2017. This is not a decision I came to lightly. Over the past months, I have been weighing my personal responsibilities to my family and those of the Council. During my recent trip to Alaska, I have had more time to reflect on these responsibilities. I have come to the conclusion that first and foremost I am a mother and a grandmother. The position of a councilmember requires a tremendous commitment of time and energy, as well as fortitude and mental strength. At the current time, I am distracted by cares for my family. The energy I bring to the Council has been lessened and, in these troubled times, this community deserves someone who can give their full effort and attention to address the serious issues before the community. I firmly believe in all of the racial equity initiatives that the city is currently involved in and, I believe, the City deserves someone on the Council who can dedicate the time and strength necessary to make those initiatives sustainable and to implement additional, appropriate changes. I appreciate all of the time you took to train me about the inner workings of a city and its management. To Mayor Faust and my fellow Councilmembers: thank you for the knowledge and support you have given me; thank you for being patient with my learning; thank you for your courage and strength to selflessly serve all of the residents of St. Anthony. To the City Staff: you are an amazing group who work together diligently, tirelessly, and considerately to keep this community safe, healthy, and informed. I am grateful for the opportunity to have worked with all of you. Respectfully, Bonnie Brever