9.1. SR 01-04-2021
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 9.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
General Business January 4, 2021 Tina Allard, City Clerk
Item Description Reviewed by
Appoint Acting Mayor Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Appoint, by motion, __________ as acting mayor for 2021.
Background/Discussion
Per city code and state law, the Council is required to appoint an acting mayor. The acting mayor performs the
duties of mayor during the disability or absence of the mayor, or if there is a vacancy in the office.
Although all Councilmembers are eligible for this appointment at any time, past practice has been a rotation of
Wards 4-1-3-2, which corresponds with the election terms and allows for a year of experience for new
Councilmembers before assuming the role.
Year Ward
2018 Ward 3 – Ovall
2019 Ward 2 – Westgaard
2020 Ward 4 – Wagner
2021 Ward 1 - Christianson
Following past practice, Councilmember Christianson would be appointed as acting mayor for 2021.
Financial Impact
N/A
Mission/Policy/Goal
N/A
Attachments
None
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity.
Updated: August 2020