by Dennis Dalman
At the May 18 Sartell City Council meeting, Anita Archambeau received an indirect bouquet of praise in the form of a gentle joke from council member Mike Chisum.
Archambeau is the city’s community development director and assistant city administrator. After 20 years on the job, she will leave at the end of June to live and work in Tennessee.
Under “Other Business,” Chisum noted the council, in its consent agenda, had approved the resignation of Archambeau.
“I’d like to make a motion,” Chisum said. “I would suggest we rescind that vote and not accept her resignation. I think we have the authority under the constitution to do that. That way, we can keep her here where she belongs.”
Another council member quickly seconded the motion, and Mayor Ryan Fitzthum slammed his gavel as one and all laughed.
After a pause, Archambeau, suppressing a giggle, said in a mock-warning tone: “I think you are exceeding your constitutional authority.”
More laughter erupted.
