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Councilmember introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #18-096 RESOLUTION DECLARING A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF COUNCILMEMBER WARD 4, DUE TO SPECIAL ELECTION OF APRIL 10, 2018, AND CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL THE VACANCY WHEREAS, City Councilmember Chris Riley, who represents the City in Ward 4, filed for candidacy to fill the vacancy of the At -Large Council seat, created by the resignation of Kristine Williams; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the City's Charter, the City held a special election on April 10, at which election Chris Riley was elected to the seat of Councilmember At -Large; and WHEREAS, Councilmember Riley winning the special election for At -Large, created a vacancy in his position of Councilmember Ward 4; and WHEREAS, pursuant to City Charter Section 2.5, when a vacancy occurs on the Council with 365 days or more remaining in the term of the vacated office, the Council shall, by resolution, declare the vacancy to exist and such vacancy shall be filled by Special Election according to City Charter requirements.; and WHEREAS, Councilmember Riley's previous term of Councilmember Ward 4, expires January 4, 2021, which is more than 365 days from the April 21, 2018 date, which is the date the City Council canvassed the results of the Special Election. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. That Councilmember Riley's resignation, by winning the At -Large Council seat in Special Election, effective April 21, 2018, is accepted. 2. That the City Council publicly declares that a vacancy exists in the City Council — Ward 4 elective office. 3. That as a result of the vacancy in the Ward 4 office, and because more than 365 days remain in the term of the vacated office, pursuant to City Charter requirement, the City Council hereby directs that a special election be held. 4. That if three or more candidates file for such office, a Primary Election will be held on August 14, 2018, which coincides with the regular Primary Election. 5. That State Statutes now dictates uniform election dates for Special Elections and the first authorized date for a Special Election would be Tuesday, November 6, 2018. This date allows all regular election timelines to be followed with no compressed periods.