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well as invite discussion for other suggested changes. It was noted that for the next Charter <br /> Commission agenda, staff will submit a review of Chapter 4 with the areas highlighted that need <br /> to be revised, as well as other areas that may need to be evaluated for possible amendments. <br /> City Clerk Thieling provided additional information on the State Statute dates allowed for <br /> special elections and explained that the City must follow those uniform dates. She noted that the <br /> current vacancy on City Council would have a primary election in April with a general election <br /> to occur in August, per the current dates allowed under State Statute for special elections. She <br /> noted that there is additional language in the State Statute, which would allow appointment to a <br /> vacant position for terms of two years, or less, whereas the current City Charter states that a <br /> special election shall occur for vacancies of one year. <br /> Commissioner Anderson stated that perhaps the Charter Commission should consider the option <br /> to allow appointments to be made in lieu of a special election, as allowed by Statute, in order to <br /> fill vacant Council positions in a timelier manner. <br /> City Clerk Thieling provided additional details on the length of time necessary for amendments <br /> to the Charter, noting that even if amendments are made to the Charter, that will not impact the <br /> timeline for this special election, because of the length of time needed to approve the Charter <br /> amendment. <br /> Chairperson Field stated that perhaps while these amendments to section four are being <br /> considered, staff should review the remaining portions of the Charter to see if any additional <br /> housekeeping items are needed. <br /> City Clerk Thieling stated that she would provide possible dates for a late January/earl February <br /> meeting. <br /> 6. COMMISSION/STAFF INPUT <br /> 6.1 Other <br /> None. <br /> 7. ADJOURNMENT <br /> Motion by Commissioner Fuhreck, seconded by Commissioner Barrows, to adjourn the meeting. <br /> Motion carried. All present voted in favor. <br /> The regular meeting of the Charter Commission adjourned at 6:51 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Charter Commission/December 17, 2018 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br />