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City Council Minutes Apri12, 2019 Page 3 of 6 ----------------------------- 9.2. Comprehensive Road and Transit Fundina Resolution Nancy Malecha noted that in a recent League of Minnesota Cities bulletin it was noted that the League is supporting an omnibus transportation funding bill which would increase dedicated state funding for city streets, including funding that can be used for non-municipal state aid city street maintenance, construction, and reconstruction. Council Member Swanson questioned if this is the bill currently being discussed at the State level which proposes raising the gas tax and license tab fees. Tim Houle stated that periodically the State has provided monies for non-municipal state aid cities but it is not consistent which this is trying to accomplish. He further explained that cities over 5,000 in population receive state aid funding but at a different formula. COUNCIL MEMBER SWANSON MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 19-10 , REQUESTING COMPREHENSIVE ROAD AND TRANSIT FUNDING. MAYOR TAYLOE SECONDED THE MOTION. MC3TION CARRIED 3-0. 10. Administration The following items were received by Council. • March 14, 2019 draft Park Commission minutes • March 19, 2019 draft EDC minutes 10.1. Jerrv Akerson's Absence Nancy Malscha explained that for the past several months, Jerry Akerson has been absent at City Councif ineetings due to personal reasons. She spoke with Mr. Akerson on March 26�' and he hopes to be back beginning with the June 2019 City Council meeting. Ms. Malecha noted that per Minnesota Statute 412.02, Subd. 2b, the City Council has the following option regarding Mr. Akerson's absence. • Do nothing and wait for Jerry Akerson's retum, which is anticipated in June. • Because of Jerry Akerson's ongoing illness and resulting absence, declare a vacancy and appoint a temporary office holder until Jerry is able to resume duties and attend council meetings. The appointment process could entail a public notice to citizens informing them of this vacancy and request resumes or letters of interest, or such other process as the Council determines. • In the event of a vacancy due to written resignation, declare a vacancy and appoint an officeholder until the November 2020 Special Election is held. The appointment process could entail a public notice to citizens informing them of this vacancy and request resumes or letters of interest, or such other process as the Council determines.