Accept Resignation of Charter Commission Member Mark Barrows, Declare Vacancy, and Advertise to Fill Same

Purpose:  The purpose of this case is to inform the Charter Commission that Commissioner Mark Barrows has submitted his resignation, and to state staff's intent to advertise to fill the vacancy,    

Background:  Staff received correspondence from Mark Barrows, a current Charter Commissioner, that he has moved permanently to the State of Florida and is no longer eligible to serve on the City's Charter Commission.  Staff has submitted an advertisement to fill the vacancy for the next Ramsey Resident, and will also place an ad on the City's website.  Mr. Barrows' term has an expiration date of December 31, 2022. 

The Commission currently has no other members whose terms are expiring at the end of year 2019. The terms of the seated members are as follows:

Susan Anderson - term expiration 12/31/2021
Jim Bendtsen - term expiration 12/31/2022
Ben Deemer - term expiration 12/31/2021
Joe Field - term expiration 12/31;/2020
Josh Fuhreck - term expiration 12/31/2020
Jennifer Leistico - term expiration 12/31/2020
John Niederhaus - term expiration 12/31/2021
Chad Sivertson - term expiration 12/31/2021
 

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No formal action is necessary.  This case is for informational purposes.