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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/early 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 />