05-19-23 Special City Council Meeting Agenda May 19, 2023 — 8:00 AM
Council Conference Room
Hybrid Meeting
1.Roll Call
2.Council Discussion Regarding Interview Schedule and Details
3.City Council Interviews
The Golden Valley City Council will meet to interview candidates for appointment to the
vacant seat on the City Council.
4.Council Discussion and Appointment to the City Council, Resolution No. 23-037
5.Adjournment
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City of Golden Valley City Council Special Meeting May 19, 2023 — 8:00 AM
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Agenda Item
4. Council Discussion and Appointment to the City Council, Resolution No. 23-037
Prepared By
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
Summary
At the March 7, 2023 City Council meeting, Council Member Sanberg stated that she is moving outside
the City and she, therefore, will resign from the City Council at the conclusion of the May 16, 2023 City
Council Meeting. Council Member Sanberg's term concludes at the end of this year and state law
dictates that the Council appoint a qualified resident to serve the remainder of the term.
The Council provided staff with direction at the April 11, 2023 work session to prepare an informed,
thoughtful, and efficient appointment process. Below is a brief timeline of events:
April 18 - Council approved Resolution No. 23-019 declaring a vacancy
April 19 - May 11 - Application period
May 12-16 - Council review of applications
May 16 - Council discussion regarding final interview schedule
May 19 - Special City Council meeting to interview finalists and approve a resolution appointing
a new council member
At the conclusion of the interviews, the Council will discuss the candidates and decide who will be
appointed to the vacant seat on the City Council. The new Council Member will take the oath of office
and be sworn-in at the June 6, 2023 City Council meeting. City staff will reach out to the newly
appointed Council Member so that they can have a brief orientation prior to their first meeting on
Council.
Recommended Action
Motion to approve Resolution No. 23-037 appointing to the office of Council
Member of the Golden Valley City Council effective May 19, 2023 and for the remainder of the term
set to expire on January 2, 2024.
Supporting Documents
Resolution No. 23-037 - Appointment to City Council
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RESOLUTION NO. 23-037
RESOLUTION APPOINTING _______ TO THE GOLDEN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, Council Member Kimberly Sanberg resigned from the Golden Valley City Council
effective May 16, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 23-019 was approved at the April 18, 2023 City Council Meeting
declaring a vacancy on the City Council for the remainder of the unexpired term; and
WHEREAS, state law dictates that the Council appoint a qualified resident to serve the
remainder of the term; and
WHEREAS, the City Council used an application and interview process to make their
appointment and has considered the merits of each applicant and the welfare and interests of
Golden Valley residents; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City Council to declare a vacancy on the Council for the
remainder of the unexpired term.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Golden Valley,
Minnesota, that __________ is hereby appointed to the office of Council Member of the Golden
Valley City Council effective May 19, 2023, for the remainder of the term to expire on January 2,
2024.
Adopted by the City Council of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 19th day of May 2023.
____________________________
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
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