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JAN. 30, 2023
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5:30 p.m. SPECIAL STUDY SESSION – council chambers
Discussion items
1. 75 min. City council vacancy appointment process
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Meeting: Special study session
Meeting date: January 30, 2023
Discussion item: 1
Executive summary
Title: City council vacancy appointment process
Recommended action: None at this time. The council will share their thoughts following the
second round of interviews and discuss next steps.
Summary: On Nov. 21, 2022, the city council adopted Resolution No. 22-177 accepting the
resignation of Council Member Larry Kraft effective Dec. 30, 2022 and declaring a vacancy for
the office of council member at large A. Council Member Kraft resigned following his election to
the Minnesota Legislature. The city council is required to appoint a person to the seat for the
remainder of the term expiring Jan. 2, 2024.
Appointment process overview. Previous staff reports regarding the vacancy and appointment
process are linked below.
Date Description
Nov. 22 – Dec. 6, 2022 Application period 24 applications received. All applicants were
invited to interview.
Jan. 3, 2023 Special study
session discussion
Council discussed and established criteria to
evaluate applicants.
Jan. 10, 2023 First round
interviews
The city council interviewed (17) applicants
in question + answer sessions.
Jan. 23, 2023 Second round
interviews
The city council interviewed seven (7)
applicants in a question + answer format
and a facilitated practical exercise.
On January 30, the council will continue their debrief discussion following the second round of
interviews and participate in a ranked-choice voting exercise to assist them in their decision-
making process. It is anticipated that the council will approve an appointment and that the new
council member will take office in February 2023.
Additional information and updates regarding the interview and appointment process will be
posted as they become available on the city website and social media accounts.
Financial or budget considerations: N/A
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: Jan. 30, 2023 meeting outline
Prepared by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Special study session meeting of January 30, 2023 (Item No. 1) Page 2
Title: City council vacancy appointment process
City council vacancy and appointment process
January 30, 2023
Council debrief discussion 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Council will share their thoughts following
the second-round interviews and their
period of reflection.
Ranked-choice voting
exercise
6:00 – 6:30 p.m. Council will use ranked-choice voting to
identify their top applicant(s) and, if
needed, consensus decision-making.
Appointment timeline 6:30 – 6:45 p.m. Council will discuss the timeline for
approval of an appointment and next
steps.