City Council Agenda and Packet 1985 04 02

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the summer of 1984 due to City water problems and now that this situation has been corrected and "in the spirit of fairness, the private sector ought to be willing to be forthcoming and picked up in the negotiation process in terms of front-ending those costs." RECESS Mayor Meier called for a 10 minute recess at 9115 p.m. RESIGNATION OF MUNICIPAL JUDGE Enclosed in Council's packet was • letter from Municipal Judge James Robinson stating his resignation effective April 15, 1985. Hundley met with Associate Judge Lee Hawke earlier and Judge Hawke submitted a letter to Mayor and Council stating his interest in serving in the interim and possibly being considered for the appointed to the position. Mayor Maier moved that Council accept the letter of resignation from James K. Robinson as Municipal Judge. Luce seconded and the motion was passed unanimously. Hundley informed Council that Robinson agreed to remain in office until April 30, 1985. Leary moved that Associate Lee Hawke be appointed Municipal Judge for the remainder of this term. Cussen, seconded. Morris, Luce and Fauson all expressed a desire to have the position advertised. Leary concurred but reminded Council that due to the time factor involved and that Hawke was an original applicant, his appointment to this position would be appropriate. Cussen agreed with Leary's assessment of the appointment. Mayor Meier moved that Associate Judge Lee Hawke be appointed to the remaining term of Municipal Judge. By roll call, Meier, yes; Luce, yes; Morris, no; Fauson, no; Johnson , no; Leary, yes; Cussen, yea. Motion carried 4-3. Morris moved that applications be taken for the position of Associate Judge. Meier seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Cussen and Johnson volunteered to help review and screen applications for the Associate Judge position. Hundley was asked by Mayor Meier to notify Council as interviews are scheduled. 8