During the meeting, council members reviewed documentation, including a memo from the Minnesota Secretary of State’s office, which outlined the requirements for certifying election results and the process for a newly elected official to assume office. The memo emphasized that the certification process should focus solely on election result accuracy, while the timing of office assumption is governed by separate statutes. The council discussed this clarification, noting that the election’s outcome was never in dispute, but rather the procedural details surrounding the office’s commencement.

A statement from the city attorney’s office was also reviewed, further explaining the steps required for Spring to qualify for office. The process involves completing the election canvass, allowing a period for election contests, submitting necessary paperwork to the state, and receiving a certificate of election. Once these steps are fulfilled, Spring would be eligible to take the oath of office.

Additionally, the council passed a resolution formally recognizing the election results and confirming Spring’s start date. The resolution also documented the future term dates for other elected officials.