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01-24-1991 SpecialCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 24, 1991 MEMBERS PRESENT: Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Ivan Ludeman; Michael Sandahl; and Kristal Stokes. STAFF PRESENT: James Prosser, City Manager; Thomas Ferber, City Clerk; Steve Devich, Administrative Services Director; and John Dean, City Attorney. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 6:00 p.m. PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Kirsch led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Kirsch asked for a moment of silence in honor of our military in the Middle East. APPOINTMENT OF WARD 1 COUNCIL MEMBER Mayor Kirsch announced the purpose of the meeting was for consideration of an appointment to fill the Ward 1 Council Member vacancy. Council Member Sandahl read a statement of his support for Tom Scaglia for appointment to this position. M/Sandahl to appoint Tom Scaglia as Ward 1 Council Member. Motion failed for lack of a second. M/Kirsch to appoint LaNae Elliot as Ward 1 Council Member. Motion failed for lack of a second. M/Sandahl, S/Kirsch to appoint Ted Farrington as Ward 1 Council Member. Council Member Sandahl stated that with the state budget difficulties ahead, Mr. Farrington's contacts would be helpful. Mayor Kirsch stated Mr. Farrington had a good background and was well recognized. Council Member Stokes indicated Mr. Farrington is qualified but she would like to see a younger person appointed. Motion fails 2-2. (Ludeman, Stokes opposed) Special Meeting Minutes -2- January 24, 1991 M/Kirsch ~9 agooint Timothy Erlander as Ward 1 Council M e . Motion failed for lack of second. M/Stokes, S/Ludeman to aRpoint William Bullock as Ward 1 Council Member. -~ Motion carried 4-0. Mayor Kirsch announced Mr. Bullock would take the oath of office as Ward 1 Council Member on Monday, January 28, 1991.. ADJOURNMENT M/Ludeman, S/Stokes to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m. Date A roved : 2 11 / 91 ~c~~] PP Martin Kirsch Mayor ~~. ~ Thomas P. Ferber Jam s D. Prosser City Clerk i Manager