HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 5, 1997 Canvass ElectionsCITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS (i-)
590 ,40TH AVENUE N.E., COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 5542 '!-3878 (612) 782-2800 TDD 7E~2-2806
ADMINISTRATION
Mayor
Joseph Sturdevant
Councilmmnbers
Donald G. Jolly
Meg Jones
Gary L. Peterson
Robert W. Ruettimann
City Manager
Walter R. Fehst
Notice is hereby given that an official meeting
is to be held in the
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
as follows:
Meeting of:
Date of Meeting:
Time of Meeting:
Location of Meeting:
Purpose of Meeting:
MAYOR, CITY COLrNCIL, CITY MANAGER
WEDNESDAY,- NOVEMBER 5, 1997:
7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
SPECIAL MEETING
CANVASS OF ELECTIONS
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CITY COUNCIL LETTER
SPECIAL MEETING OF: NOVEMBER 5, 1997
AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER
NO.: FINANCE APPROVAL
ITEM: CANVASSING MUNICIPAL BY: WlLLI.A~M,jELRITE BY:
GENERAL ELECTION RETURNS
DATE: Nov.'5, 1997
NO.:
On November 4, 1997, the City held a general election to select Councilrnembers for a 3-year term
and a 5-year term. Attached are the results of the election and the resolution canvassing said election.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
election returns.
Move to appoint William Elrite Secretary Pro-Tem.
Move to waive the reading of the resolution, there being ample
Move to adopt Resolution 97- canvassing municipal general
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Attachments:
Resolution
Summary
COUNCIL ACTION:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Joseph Sturdevant at 7:03 p.m.
Roll Call:
members present: Don Jolly, Joseph Sturdevant, Bob Ruettimann
members absent (note: Mr. Ruettimann requested that the minutes reflect the
reason for their absence): Meg Jones (excused absence with reason), Gary
Peterson (attending the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting)
Motion by Jolly, seconded by Ruettimann to appoint Bill Elrite Secretary Pro-Tem. All ayes.
Motion by Ruettimann, seconded by Jolly, to waive the reading of the resolution, there being
ample copies available to the public. All ayes. t.d-'
Motion by Jolly, seconded by Ruettimann, to adopt Resolution 97-~, being a resolution
canvassing the municipal general election return. All ayes.
Motion by Ruettimann, seconded by Jolly, to adjourn the meeting at 7:18 p.m. All ayes.
RESOLUTION NO. 97-
CANVASSING MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION RETURNS
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights did on the 4th day of November, 1997, conduct and hold a General
Municipal Election for the purpose of electing two Council Members; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights at a meeting of said Council held on the 5th day of
November, 1997, did canvass the returns and results of said General Municipal Election; and
WHEREAS, the following results were determined by said canvass of said General Municipal Election, to wit:
TOTAL BALLOTS CAST IN ELECTION:
Valid Votes Cast for 3-Year Council Seat
Valid Votes Cast for 5-Year Council Seat
Doug Hill 905 Meg Jones 1331
Donald Jolly 1720 Maflaine Szurek 1378
Write-ins 23 Write-ins 10
Overvotes 0 Overvotes 1
Times blank voted 101 Times blank voted 29
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, that
Donald Jolly is hereby elected to the 3-year Council Seat, and Marlaine Szurek is hereby elected to the 5-year
Council Seat; assuming said office on January 1, 1998, and being officially seated at the fa'st regular meeting of the
City Council in 1998.
Passed this 5th day of November, 1997
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Joseph Sturdevant, Mayor
William Elrite, Secretary Pro-Tem
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CiTY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
WRITE-IN TALLY SHEET
GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 4, 1997
OFFICE NAME
NUMBER OF VOTES
COUNCIL MEMBER 3 YEAR TERM
Mel Kalova 1
Joey Buttafuco 1
None X Job 1
Doug Aasen 1
Meg Jones 1
Roger Peterson 1
Dave Turner 1
Tilkens 1
Sue Amundsen 2
Marlaine Squich 1
Keith Roberts 1
Dee Logan 1
Carol K Crema Klein 1
Tony Bolony 1
William Marshall 1
Marlaine Szurek 1
Mark Kowal 2
Joanna L. Desplinter 1
Meg Jones 1
Taz 1
Dave Herlofsky 1
Blank 1
COUNCIL MEMBER 5 YEAR TERM
None X Job 1
Wayne Wutsch 1
Mel Colova 1
John Zacardi 1
Mikcey Mouse 1
Jean A. Nelson 1
Bruce Ballentine 1
George Cease 1
Blank 1
Blank 1