ITEM 3.10 Deputy Clerk to serve in absence of City ClerkOtkgoF
MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Request for
City Council Action
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
REQUESTOR:
MEETING DATE:
Administration
City Clerk Loff
January 13, 2020
PRESENTER(s)
REVIEWED BY:
ITEM #:
Consent
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
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MEETS:
THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative
communication.
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and
expectations in a cost-effective manner.
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Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends the City Council approval of a Resolution appointing the Deputy Clerk to serve in the
absence of the City Clerk.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT?
IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No
No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The Deputy Clerk position was approved with the 2020 budget with the approved hire by the City Council
on November 25, 2019. Ms. Bethany Benting started her position on January 6, 2020. Minnesota Statutes
allow the City Council to appoint a Deputy Clerk to serve at such times as the City Clerk is absent from the
City or disabled; this allows operations to continue efficiently in the City Clerks absence.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Resolution 2020-04
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE ITTO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to approve Resolution 2020-04 appointing the Deputy Clerk to serve in the absence and/or
disability of the City Clerk.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
N/A
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2020-04
RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE DEPUTY CLERK TO SERVE IN THE
ABSENCE AND/OR DISABILITY OF THE CITY CLERK
WHEREAS, the City of Otsego has in place a City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statues allow the City Council to appoint a Deputy Clerk to serve at such times as the
City Clerk is absent from the City or disabled; and
WHEREAS, such appointment by the City Council would have to be made prior to any action by the
appointed person, in the event that the City Clerk were either absent from the City and/or disabled; and
WHEREAS, in order to maintain efficiency of operation and continuity of service in the event of an absence
of the City Clerk the City Council has determined that such a contingent appointment should be made at
this time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA:
1. That Bethany Benting is hereby appointed as Otsego Deputy Clerk, said appointment to be effective
only upon absence and/or disability of the City Clerk.
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 13th day of January, 2020.
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
CITY OF OTSEGO
Jessica J.Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tami M.Loff, City Clerk