HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.A. Appointment of Interim City Councilperson Patrick Heitzman-Res. No. 7351 Consent Business
3. A.
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TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Lori Hensen, Deputy City Clerk
DATE: 09/03/2013
SUBJECT: Appointment of Interim City Councilperson Patrick Heitzman-Res. No. 7351 (F)
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Action Sought
To adopt a resolution appointing Patrick Heitzman to City Council to serve the final four months
of Pamela Schurmans resigned position.
Background
On July 29, 2013, City Council accepted with regret the resignation of Pamela Schurman which
would become effective after August 31, 2013. Council then directed staff to look for past council
members that have served in the past 8 to 10 years that were not interested in running for office in
this years city's election. After reviewing the previous Council records, the individuals who
would qualify under that criteria were Patrick Heitzman, Terry Joos, Steve Menden, and Joseph
Helkamp.
Mr McNeill spoke with all four individuals and Patrick Heitzman and Terry Joos were interested
in the position. Steve Menden and Joseph Helkamp declined the offer. The Council at their
Augltst 7, 2013 meeting then appointed Patrick Heitzman to the position starting on September 1,
2013 and will serve through December 31, 2013.
Recommendation
In keeping with past and best practices, staff recommends council approve the resolution
appointing Patrick Heitzman to the position of council member.
Budget Impact
None
Relationship to Vision
Goal F: Housekeeping
RequestQd Action
To adopt a resolution appointing Patrick Heitzman to City Council to serve the final four months
of Pamela Schurman resigned position.
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Attachments: Resolution No. 7351
RESOLUTION N0.7351
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING PARTICK HEITZMAN
TO CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, on July 29, 2013, Pamela J.Schurman, resigned from her position as council member;
with the city council accepting that resignation with regret on July 29, 2013; and
WHEREAS,the city council directed staff to look for past council members that had served in the
past 8 to 10 years and were not running for office in the current city election; and,
WHEREAS, staff found two past council members willing to serve the interim term.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF
SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA,that it hereby appoints Patrick Heitzman to the position of City Council
Member to serve the final four months of Pamela Schurmans term, beginning September 1, 2013
through December 31, 2013.
Adopted in regular session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota held this Third
day of September, 2013.
Mayor of the City of Shakopee
ATTEST:
City Clerk