II.2. Resolution Declaring a Vacancy on the City Council; Domeier
November 26, 2019 Council Report 2019-118
RESOLUTION DECLARING A VACANCY ON THE HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
Proposed Action.
Staff recommends that the Council approve the following motion: Approve Resolution 2019-092
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 Rick Brausen.
Overview:
Council Member Brausen was declared the winner of the November 5, 2019 special election and
is now eligible to take office. Council Member Brausen was appointed Council Member on
March 6, 2019 for the remainder of Council Member Gadd’s term. 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.
Supporting Information:
Draft Resolution 2019-092
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Amy Domeier
City Clerk
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2019-092
RESOLUTION DECLARING A VACANCY ON THE HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, Council Member Rick Brausen was elected by special election to a two-year term
on November 5, 2019 creating a vacancy on the City Council; 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 RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Hopkins hereby
declares a vacancy on the City Council.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 26 day of November, 2019.
By___________________________
Jason Gadd, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk