Item Coversheet

*4.A.2.


Shakopee City Council
January 17, 2023

FROM:Lori J. Hensen, City Clerk
TO:Mayor and Council Members
Subject:
Special Election Ordinance
Policy/Action Requested:
Adopt Ordinance O2023-003 adding Section 31.07 to the City Code regarding Special Elections to Fill Council Vacancies
Recommendation:
Adopt Ordinance O2023-003 adding Section 31.07 to the City Code regarding Special Elections to Fill Council Vacancies
Discussion:

On January 3, 2023 a vacancy was created on the council when Matt Lehman was sworn in as our new Mayor. Mayor Lehman appointed Terry Joos to fill the vacant Councilmember seat until the April 11, 2023 Special Election.

 

Councilmember Whiting made a motion to hold a Special Election on April 11, 2023 which was second by Councilmember DuLaney and passed 4 - 0. In order to hold the Special Election council needs to pass the attached ordinance according to MN Statute 412.02, subd. 2(a).

Budget Impact:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
O2023-003