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291 regarding this matter. No action was required or taken by Council on the item. Actions Taken. by the Design Review Board and Planning Commission at their meeting of November 25, 1986 Mr. Swift present~'H his report (IR 86:99) dated November 26, 1986, regard- ing this matter. No action was required or taken by Council on the item. Minor Modification to PUD-84-12, Falcon Development - - - ing this matter. No action was required or taken by Council on the item. MATIERS INITIATED BY COUNCILMEMBERS Discussion of Vacant Seat on Council Mayor Mercer stated that six candidates were interviewed earlier this eve- ning for consideration as Councilmember to fill the vacancy created by his election as Mayor, and that it was now in order to make an appointment or call for a special election. Councilmember Brandes stated that while there were some very good candi- dates that applied for the position, he feels strongly that a special election should be held to fill the vacant seat. He stated the most basic thing people have is the right to vote; people expect that. He felt it presumptious for City Council to say who is qualified to be on the City Council; that is why there are elections - the people should determine who is the most qualified. He felt the issue should be placed on the ballot. It was moved by Councilmember Brandes that a Special Election be held on the first Tuesday in March, 1987, to elect a Councilmember to fill the vacant seat on the City Council. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilmember Mohr stated it was a remarkable group of people that applied for the Councilmember position; many have served in various other areas of the community. She stated it is most important that an applicant show commitment to the City, is familiar with the City process, and is someone with time to give and be available to the public. Councilmember Butler stated he concurs with Councilmember Mohr. He stated the decision in selecting a Councilmember will be difficult because of the highly qualified candidates. He urged the unsuccessful candidates to apply for positions as vacancies occur on other Commissions within the City. Mayor Mercer stated he has always tried to allow the process to work; he did not feel the process dictates an election in this instance. He stated that any of the candidates interviewed this evening would make an admirable councilmember. It was moved by Councilmember Mohr, and seconded by Councilmember Butler, that Resolution No. 86-561, appointing DeWitt C. Wilson as a Councilmember to fill the unexpired vacant seat created by Mayor Mercer, said term to expire November 1988, be adopted. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Butler, Mohr, and Mayor Mercer 4 - 12-2-86