The city now has five candidates to fill the soon-to-be vacated seat of Councilor Kris Vohs.

They are, in alphabetical order:

• Jon Denison
• Joe Gasior
• Sean Daniel Hayford Oleary
• Ivan Imms
• Don McGee

Applications are due by 5 p.m. Nov. 29. If appointed, you serve from Jan. 1, 2012 through Dec. 31, 2012. The at-large council seat is part of the 2012 election.

Applicants must confirm that they are qualified for appointment by meeting the requirements:

• The applicant is a resident of Northfield,
• Is qualified to vote in Northfield,
• Is at least 21 years of age, and
• Meets any other qualifications for the office prescribed by law.

Applicants will be asked to state:

• Why they are interested in the appointment;
• Their education, training and/or experience that is relevant to the appointment;
• Indicate their availability for an interview by the Council on either December 5 or 12, 2011.

Applications are available at Northfield City Hall, the Northfield Public Library, on the city of Northfield website or can be obtained by contacting city clerk Deb Little at 507-645-3001 or via email at deb.little@ci.northfield.mn.us.

The Council reserves the right to request further information from applicants, to reopen the application process, and to extend the time for a decision.