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� � City Council Minutes July 3, 2012 Page 3 of 7 COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 12- 21 ACCEPTING RESIGNATION OF CATHY MALECHA FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND DECLARING A VACANCY. COUNCIL MEMBER RYAN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 3-0. Council Member Akerson suggested that the City do something to honor Cathy Malecha for all that she has accomplished in the City. COUNCIL MEMBER RYAN MOVED TO APPOINT RYAN BUELL TO THE COUNCIL TO FILL THE VACANCY ON THE COUNCIL. COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Mayor Adams called the motion out of order. The City Clerk noted that the previous motion to accept the resolution requested letters of interest from residents interested in the appointment. After much discussion Council Member Ryan withdrew his motion and Council Member Akerson withdrew his second to the motion. 11.3. Citv Website Upqrade The Clerk informed the Council that the website design is complete and that staff is in the process of adding and rearranging content. She noted that if there are any suggestions regarding the website that the Council should contact staff. 11.4. Reminder of Special Council Meetinq — Julv 10 The Clerk reminded the Council of a special council meeting to be held on July 10 for the issuance of the G.O. Utility Refunding Bonds. Council Member Ryan noted that the City is moving forward with the refunding of the water utility bond. He informed the Council that the City has received an A-1 bond rating. The refunding will save the City approximately $178,000 and shorten the length of paying the bonds by seven (7) years. 5. Presentations 5.1. Mural Recoqnition Mayor Adams thanked all involved in the creation and painting of the mural on the Pfeiffer Drug building. The Mayor noted that the project was possible due to a grant that was received from the Five Wings Art Council. � Dave Guenther and his art students designed the mural. The painting of