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Councilmember LeTourneau introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #19-104 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING RESIGNATION OF THE WARD 3 COUNCILMEMBER, DECLARING A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF THE WARD 3 COUNCILMEMBER AND CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL THE VACANCY WHEREAS, City Councilmember Melody Shryock, who represents the City in Ward 3, has submitted her written resignation from said office effective May 1, 2019; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the City Charter, Section 2.5 a vacancy in the Council exists upon the resignation in writing of a Councilmember filed with the City Clerk; 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 Shryock's term of office expires December 31, 2022, which is more than 365 days from the May 1, 2019 vacancy date. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows:\ 1. That Councilmember Melody Shryock's resignation from the City Council as the Ward 3 representative, effective May 1, 2019, is accepted. 2. That the City Council publicly declares that a vacancy exists in the City Council — Ward 3 elective office. 3. That as a result of the vacancy in the Ward 3 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 13, 2019. 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 5, 2019. This date allows all regular election timelines to be followed with no compressed periods. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: