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OFFICIAL MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
j NOVEMBER 13, 2017
1. Call to Order
Mayor Spano called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfm, and Gregg Lindberg.
Councilmembers absent: Anne Mavity, Thom Miller, and Susan Sanger.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Deputy City Manager/Human Resources Director
(Ms. Deno), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Pappas).
Guests: Rachel Harris, Margaret Rog, Rick Speckmann, MRA Corporation
Ia. Roll Call
2. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
2a. Canvass Results of Municipal General Election held on November 7, 2017.
Resolution No. 17-174
Councilmember Brausen congratulated all the candidates, including the winners, and the
voters, especially from Ward 2 - Precinct 7 for its 40% turnout rate. He stated that he
would like to challenge residents, especially younger voters, to participate more in their
local government, including voting in municipal elections. Councilmember Brausen said
that as a young voter, he certainly understood the excitement and exhilaration of
supporting George McGovern, which was like sweeping to the polls or caucuses for a
Barack Obama or a Bernie Sanders. However, municipal government has a much bigger
impact on a person's daily life, and you can have a much bigger impact on local
government than you can by voting or campaigning for a national candidate. Think
globally, but act locally, and vote in your municipal elections!
It was moved by Councilmember Lindberg, seconded by Councilmember Hallf:n, to
adopt Resolution No. 17-174, declaring results of the Municipal General Election held
November 7, 2017.
The motion passed 4-0.
3. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
Melissa ennedy, ity Clerk