HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-10-2017 Special Work SessionMeeting of: Columbia Heights City Council Special Work Session
Date of Meeting: April 10, 2017
Time of Meeting: 6:30 PM
Location of Meeting: Council Chambers
Purpose of Meeting: Work Session
CALL TO ORDER /ROLL CALL - The meeting was called to order at 6:31 PM
Present: Mayor Schmitt, Councilmembers Murzyn Jr, Williams and Buesgens
Also Present: Walt Fehst; City Manager, Jim Hoeft; City Attorney and Katie Bruno; City Clerk
Discussion regarding appointment to fill City Council Vacancv
Councilmember Buesgens requested this work session be scheduled to discuss the plan for the
resolution appointing a council member. The council agreed additional questions would not be
beneficial. Buesgens asked if the council wanted to discuss their top choices, or just vote.
Mayor Schmitt clarified the goal for the council is to nominate one candidate that three of the members
could agree on.
Mayor Schmitt suggested going through the six names (top candidates), asking the council if there were
any additional names they wish to add. Councilmember Buesgens questioned if the council will discuss
if there are tied votes, Mayor Schmitt indicated that would be permitted. Mayor Schmitt also indicated
she will be explaining her reason for changing her original vote regarding Nick Novitsky.
Motion by Councilmember Murzyn, Jr., seconded by Councilmember Buesgens to adjourn.
All Ayes, Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:37
Respectively Submitted,
Katie Bruno, Council Secretary /City Clerk