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City Council Meeting Minutes November 19, 2019 Page 6 of 7 general election, November of 2020. The City will then hold an election November 3, 2020 for a person to fill the seat for the remaining one year of the term. She reviewed the requirements to apply for the seat: be a citizen of the United States; be at least 18 years of age; be a registered elector; be a resident of Louisville and Ward III for one year immediately prior to the appointment. Staff prepared a draft application for the process for Council consideration. In addition, staff included a list of possible questions to consider for the process. Staff recommends Council appoint a committee of two Councilors to review and suggest final questions for the application. The City Charter does not give a specific timeline to fill the vacancy. Muth stated staff recommends the Council discuss the vacancy process and provide direction regarding final application questions and a timeline to fill the vacancy. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney suggested the new member be appointed before the 2020 work plan discussion. He thought there should be fewer questions for the applicant and should address what Council will be facing in 2020. Councilmember Dickinson thought the sooner they could be appointed, the better. Councilmember Leh agreed but noted he has other commitments beginning December 18 but did want to be a part of the process. He agreed there could be fewer and more direct questions. Mayor Stolzmann suggested she and Mayor Pro Tem Maloney work with staff on the questions so the announcement can get out and applications be accepted. City Manager Balser noted the questions and meeting dates could be looked at to get this done in a timely manner. She noted there are meetings already scheduled where staff could get direction from Council concerning applications and interviewing. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney Kelly welcomed new Councilors and looked forward to working with them. COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND IDENTIFICATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Stolzmann noted she will list committees here to report in the future. Mayor Stolzmann noted the staff will be seated off the dais at future meetings to help manage the room.