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suggested that be left off. He stated that the language could be the option shown now and anything more than that. Councilmember Riley stated that he would feel more comfortable removing the full acquisition option. It was the consensus of the Council to remove the full acquisition option of 20 plus acres. The last option should be corrected to reduce park dedication fees in return for additional preserved acres of trees. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Menth, Kuzma, Heinrich, Musgrove, Riley, and Specht. Voting No: None. 7.10: Adopt Resolution #20-134 Accepting Resignation of the Ward 1 Council Member, Declaring a Vacancy in the Office of Council Member Ward 1 and Calling for a Special Election to Fill the Vacancy City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report and recommendation to adopt Resolution #20- 134 to proceed with the Special Election Process. Councilmember Heinrich stated that she has enjoyed serving the community, meeting residents, and having them express their comments to the Council. She highlighted some of the projects and activities that she participated in during her time on the Council. She thanked the residents for the opportunity to serve on the Council, which has been a rewarding experience. She stated that she will be resigning her position effective July 14th, which is difficult. She explained that her husband's new job will take them out of the state and therefore she will not be able to serve Ramsey. She thanked the other members of the Council for their continued service to the community. Mayor LeTourneau extended his gratitude for Councilmember Heinrich's service and everything she has done for the City. Councilmember Specht stated that it has been an honor to work with Councilmember Heinrich and noted that she has been a great role model on how to serve the residents. Councilmember Riley commented that he will miss Councilmember Heinrich and Ward 1 will lose an advocate. Councilmember Musgrove stated that Councilmember Heinrich has been an inspiration and it has been awesome to see her creative thinking. Motion by Councilmember Heinrich, seconded by Mayor LeTourneau, to Adopt Resolution #20- 134 Accepting Resignation of the Ward 1 Councilmember, Declaring a Vacancy in the Office of the Ward 1 Councilmember and Calling for a Special Election to Fill the Vacancy. Further discussion: Councilmember Menth commented that Councilmember Heinrich is a class act and it has been great working with her. Councilmember Kuzma wished Councilmember Heinrich good luck in her future. City Council / June 23, 2020 Page 20 of 21