01-10 Resolution No. 11325 RESOLUTION NO. 11325
A RESOLUTION DECLARING A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF MAYOR,
CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION, AND ESTABLISHING A
FILING PERIOD FOR NOMINATION PETITIONS
WHEREAS, Mayor Debbie Goettel, whose mayoral term is scheduled to expire on
December 31, 2018, has submitted her written resignation, effective January 2, 2017, to the
Richfield City Council;
WHEREAS, the Richfield City Charter provides that a special election is required to fill a
mayoral vacancy when at least 180 days remain in a vacant mayoral term;
WHEREAS, the Charter also provides that the special election shall be held not less
than 30 nor more than 60 days after the meeting at which the election is called; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to take all other appropriate actions regarding the
resulting vacancy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield,
Minnesota that:
1. The City Council accepts and acknowledges the resignation of Mayor Debbie
Goettel.
2. The City Council declares a vacancy to exist in the office of mayor as a result of said
resignation.
3. A special mayoral election shall be held on March 7, 2017 to fill the vacancy.
4. In accordance with the City Charter, candidates for the special election shall be
nominated by petition. Nomination petitions shall be accepted by the City Clerk from
January 17, 2017 through January 30, 2017.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 10th day of January,
2017.
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Mic a T oward, Mayor -ro Tempore
ATTEST:
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Eliza VanHoose, City Clerk