In a telephone conversation several days after his expected resignation from office, Watson Mayor Jason Avelsgard told the American-News he had decided not to hand in his resignation.
He said several Watson residents had called and pleaded with him to stay on the city council and that he will continue to serve for the time being.
Avelsgard said he would attend the Feb. 9 council meeting. He added that city clerk Loisjean Fossen had informed him she would not be there as she will be on vacation.
At the council meeting Tuesday night, Councilman Kevin Norman submitted his resignation, which was accepted.
The seat will remain vacant for one month while council decides what action to take.
