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A Resolution Accepting Resignation and Declaring a Vacancy
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Executive Summary
Council is asked to accept Ward 1 Councilmember Smith’s resignation and declare a vacancy.
Background
Councilmember Jason Smith submitted in writing his resignation from Ward 1 Council effective April 5, 2022, as he was moving outside the City. His term was to expire on December 31, 2024, thereby leaving a balance of two years in the term.
According to State Statute and City Charter, if a vacancy occurs for a period of more than 12 months the Council shall by resolution declare the vacancy, call for a special election, and appoint an individual to fill the vacancy until someone is duly elected.
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Staff Recommendation
By motion, adopt the resolution accepting the resignation, declaring the vacancy, calling for a special election for November 8, 2022, for a two-year term for Ward 1, and announcing a process to fill the vacancy until the special election occurs.
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WHEREAS, Councilmember Jason Smith was elected to a four-year term of office in Council Ward 1 at the regular City election of November 3, 2020; and
WHERAS, Councilmember Smith has submitted written resignation dated April 4, 2022, resigning from the Council seat effective April 5, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City Council formally announced and accepted the resignation on April 4, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City Council shall, within 45 days as outlined in City Charter, fill the Ward 1 vacancy by appointment in accordance with Minnesota Statute 412.02 subd. 2a until a special election is held November 8, 2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Blaine City Council accepts Councilmember Smith’s resignation as described above and declares that a vacancy exists for the unexpired term for Ward 1 effective April 5, 2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor will recommend appointment of an individual to fill the unexpired term of Councilmember Smith until December 31, 2022, for consideration by the City Council by May 20, 2022.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 4th day of April, 2022.