HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 09January 4, 2013 Item No.
Resolution Declaring a Vacancy on the City Council and Initiating
the Replacement Process
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to approve a resolution declaring
a vacancy and initiating a process to fill the vacancy.
Passage of this motion will result in the initiation of the process to fill a vacancy on the City
Council due to the election of Council Member Little as Mayor.
Overview
The Council is required by State Statutes to fill vacancies on the City Council. In the case of
this vacancy, less than two years remain in the term and therefore an appointment is allowed
to fill the remainder of the term.
Following previous practice, the City Council would provide a period of time for people to
apply for the appointment through the completion of an application and for the City Council to
review the applications and determine whether to interview some or all of the candidates.
Staff further recommends that the City Council begin the application process on January 8,
2013, accept applications through January 24 and review the applications at the January 29
Council Work Session.
Primary Issues to Consider
Who is eligible to be appointed to the City Council? To be eligible for the appointment, a
person must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of the city, a qualified city voter, and at least 21
years old.
Supporting Information
• Resolution
• Application Form
Steven C Mielke
City Administrator
Financial Impact: $ none Budgeted: N/A Source:
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): Council Rules of Procedure
Notes:
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
CITY COUNCIL POSITION
Return application to:
Char Friedges, City Clerk
City of Lakeville
20195 Holyoke Avenue
Lakeville, MN 55044
Name:
Home Address:
Street
Empl®ymen
Present Employer:
Position:
Previous Employer:
Position:
Home Phone:
City Zip
Work Phone: ( )
Employment Dates: from to
Work Phone: ( )
Employment Dates:
Educati0n
(Course work beyond high school)
Institution To From Degree / Credits
to
Area of Emphasis
CIVIC EXPERIENCE
List elected and /or appointed civic experience you have had in Lakeville or elsewhere,
including name of organization, dates of participation, name of city, and position held.
General Questions. Please provide answers to each of the following questions, and limit
your responses to no more than two paragraphs per question.
1. What strengths and abilities would you bring to the Lakeville City Council?
2. How do you believe the Council can encourage citizen involvement?
3. Please describe your overall philosophy of the appropriate function and responsibility of
local government.
4. Briefly describe the opportunities and challenges facing Lakeville today.
5. Briefly describe your vision for the City of takeville as you believe it should be ten years
from now.
6. How would you deal with controversial issues?
7. How do you believe the Council should deal with internal conflicts?
8. What do you perceive as the major issues facing the City today?
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9. The City Council met in official session approximately 40 times in 2012 including special
meetings and work sessions. In addition, substantial time is required to read
background material in preparation for Council meetings and to meet with residents.
Please indicate any problems you might have in meeting this time commitment.
10. An official conflict of interest occurs when an individual has a personal interest in a
decision that he or she has the power to make. A prohibited personal interest may be
contractual or non - contractual. It includes decisions in which personal involvement,
gain, or financial benefit exists for the decision - maker. Are you aware of any conflicts
of interest that might arise with you or your family if you are appointed to the City
Council? Please list property ownerships and /or business interests in the community.
11. What specific concerns or issues, if any, would you like the City to address if you were
appointed to this office?
Signed: Date:
You may attach a resume if you desire. The selection process will vary according to
the number of applicants and may or may not include interviews with all candidates.
Thank you for your interest in serving on the Lakeville City Council.
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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
RESOLUTION NO. 12-
RESOLUTION DECLARING A VACANCY ON THE CITY COUNCIL
AND INITIATING THE REPLACEMENT PROCESS
WHEREAS, Council Member Matt Little has been elected Mayor of the City of
Lakeville; and
WHEREAS, Council Member Little's term of office as Council Member expires
in less than two years; and
WHEREAS, The City Council is required by State Statute to fill vacancies on
the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to initiate a process of filling the vacancy,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby
declare a vacancy on the City Council; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council will accept applications
from qualified persons on forms supplied through the City Clerk's office beginning on
January 8, 2013. Completed applications must be received in the City Clerk's office
by 4:30 p.m. on January 24, 2013.
APPROVED this 7th day of January 2013
Matt Little, Mayor
Charlene Friedges, City Clerk