Mutschler served on council since 2000, spending a total of 14 years on the board. He received his 12-year service award two years ago.
“I’m very, very sad to say we are going to accept it,” Montell said, days before the vote.
Council appointed Ted Kotula to fill the unexpired term. He will have to run in the next election to retain the seat.
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