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2.02: Resignation of Councilmember Elvig <br />Councilmember Elvig read a prepared statement relating to his legal challenges and reasoning <br />for stepping down as Councilmember and HRA Commissioner. He stated he is confident the <br />sitting Council will usher Ramsey towards a new era of success. Councilmember Elvig stated he <br />will miss his colleagues and staff, thanked residents for their support, and wished Ramsey a very <br />prosperous future. <br />Mayor Strommen thanked Councilmember Elvig for his care of Ramsey through his tenure since <br />election in 2002. She noted Councilmember Elvig had helped to launch a strategic planning <br />process in 2013 and assured him the Council would carry forward. <br />City Administrator Ulrich added his appreciation to Councilmember Elvig for his support of the <br />City and thinking of Ramsey in his actions tonight. <br />Councilmember Elvig stepped down from the Council dais at 7:09 p.m. <br />City Attorney Goodrich advised of the process, under City Charter, to declare and fill a Council <br />vacancy. He explained that previously, special elections had been held without a primary and <br />the highest vote getter received the office. <br />Mayor Strommen stated under Mayor /Council /Staff Input, the Council will consider when to <br />schedule a Special Meeting to address this vacancy. <br />3. CITIZEN INPUT <br />None. <br />4. CONSENT AGENDA <br />Motion by Councilmember Backous, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to approve the <br />following items on the Consent Agenda: <br />4.01: Receive Cash & Investments for Period Ending March 31, 2013 <br />4.02: Receive January 2013 Financial Reports — General Fund and Enterprise Funds <br />4.03: Receive February 2013 Financial Reports — General Fund and Enterprise Funds <br />4.04: Receive March 2013 Financial Reports — General Fund and Enterprise Funds <br />4.05: Note the following Boards and Commissions Meeting Minutes: <br />1) Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes dated January 31, 2013 <br />2) Planning Commission Work Session Minutes dated March 14, 2013 <br />4.06: Extension of Agreement for Interim Fire Chief Services for the City of St. Francis <br />4.07: Approve License Applications: <br />Peddlers / Solicitors <br />AM &M Witt Vending Sales, LLC, 14224 Argon Street NW, Ramsey, MN 55303 <br />Special Events Permit <br />American Cancer Society — Kimberly Gust <br />City Council / April 23, 2013 <br />Page 3 of 9 <br />