HomeMy WebLinkAboutVIII-13 Accept Resignation of Councilmember Folch and Declare Vacancy
City Council Memorandum
To: Mayor Fasbender & City Councilmembers
From: Dan Wietecha, City Administrator
Date: February 5, 2024
Item: Accept Resignation and Declare Council Vacancy
Council Action Requested:
Approve resolution to accept the resignation of Councilmember Folch and declare a
vacancy.
Background Information:
Following City Charter Section 3.03, Council shall by resolution determine when a
councilmember vacancy occurs and shall, within thirty days, appoint an eligible person to
fill the seat until the next regular municipal election.
Councilmember Folch has given notice of resignation effective March 11, 2024, with just
over 9 months remaining in the term. A timeline to fill the Ward 1 seat within 30 days has
been established and will launch following approval of the resolution. An information
session for interested parties will be held on February 12. Applications will be accepted
through February 22, with interviews beginning February 26. It is anticipated that an
appointment will be made at the March 18 City Council meeting.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Advisory Commission Discussion:
N/A
Council Committee Discussion:
N/A
Attachments:
Resolution Accepting Resignation and Declaring A Vacancy
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CITY OF HASTINGS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COUNCILMEMBER FOLCH’S RESIGNATION
AND DECLARING VACANCY
WHEREAS, Councilmember Tina Folch has represented Ward 1 since 2016; and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Folch has submitted notice of her resignation effective March 11,
2024; and
WHEREAS, the Hastings City Charter provides that the City Council shall accept a resignation
and declare vacancy by resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council intends to appoint an eligible resident to fulfill the remainder of the
term through December 31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City shall promptly advertise for the interested and eligible residents to apply to
fulfill the remainder of the term;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that it accepts the resignation of
Councilmember Tina Folch and declares the position vacant effective March 11, 2024.
Adopted this 5th day of February 2024.
Mary Fasbender, Mayor
Attest:
Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk
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