VII.1. Resolution Declaring a Vacancy on the Hopkins City Council; LenzOctober 2, 2018 Council Report 2018-104
RESOLUTION DECLARING A VACANCY ON THE HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
Proposed Action.
Staff recommends that the Council approve the following motion: Approve Resolution 2018-077
Declaring a Vacancy on the Hopkins City Council.
This action will allow the City Council to move ahead with the appointment of a Council
Member to replace the vacant seat left by Council Member Katy Campbell.
Overview:
City Council Member Katy Campbell was elected to a four-year starting January 2, 2018. Ms.
Campbell has resigned from that position effective October 10, 2018. The City Charter requires
the City Council shall by resolution declare a vacancy to exist and shall appoint an eligible
person to fill the same.
Recruitment for a new Council Member will start immediately and close at the end of October.
It is anticipated that interviews will occur in November with the appointment following on
November 20. The appointed Council Member will be given the oath of office immediately after
the appointment. Because there are more than two years remaining in the original term of office,
a special election must be held to fill the remaining two years of the term. The special election
will be held in conjunction with the regular municipal election on November 5, 2019. Whoever
is elected to this two-year term will take office as soon as they receive a certificate of election
which will be issued within 10 days of the election.
Supporting Information:
Draft Resolution 2018-077
Council Member Katy Campbell’s Resignation Letter
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Ari Lenz
Assistant City Manager
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2018-077
RESOLUTION DECLARING A VACANCY ON THE HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, Katy Campbell was elected to a four-year term as Council Member of the City of
Hopkins on November 7, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Council Member Katy Campbell has resigned from that position effective October
10, 2018; and
WHEREAS, There are more than two years remaining in the term; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.05 of the Hopkins Charter provides that the City Council shall by
resolution declare the City Council seat vacant.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLOVED, the City Council of the City of Hopkins hereby
declares a vacancy on the City Council.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 2nd day of October, 2018.
By___________________________
Molly Cummings, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk
October 2, 2018
Mayor Molly Cummings, Council, and Mike Mornson;
It is with a heavy heart that I hereby submit my resignation of my seat on the City Council of the
City of Hopkins, effective October 10th, 2018. My husband and I have thoroughly enjoyed living
in Hopkins, but over the last winter we found that our home no longer fits our needs. Although
we looked for a new home in Hopkins, the house we fell in love with is in Plymouth.
I would like to sincerely thank the staff and council for their support, hard work, and dedication
throughout my tenure on the council. Even when there were disagreements, it has been clear that
everyone had the best interests of the city at heart, and we have been able to work through those
issues productively and with respect.
I am confident that the remaining council and Mayor will chose a person to replace me who will
embrace our city’s mission and vision, and they will consider the needs of our full community,
including residents, businesses and city staff. I look forward to watching the next few years as
Hopkins continues to work toward solutions for more affordable housing, preparing for the
extension of light rail, engaging our community thoughtfully and authentically, and making Main
Street the most happening place around.
I plan to continue to be involved in this community, by shopping at our stores, eating at our
restaurants, and gathering with the amazing friends we have made here. After ten years, I have
lived in Hopkins longer than anywhere else in my life, and it is truly my home. While I look
forward to the next chapter of my life, I know that no place can replicate the magic of Hopkins.
Most Sincerely,
Katy Campbell