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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 22, 2008 Mayor and Council for their service. He also noted that the Mayor and Council salaries have not been increased for the past 12 years. Keis agreed that the salaries should be kept in line with what other cities are paying, not only for the present members, but future ones. Allan indicated that she did not feel this was an appropriate time to increase Mayor and Council salaries given the current economic conditions. She felt that any increase in salaries would take dollars from other things that the City could accomplish. Blesener felt the increases were appropriate and noted the great deal of time that he and the Council spend performing their duties. Mr. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO.2008-10-277 -ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 660 INCREASING THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL SALARIES EFFECTIVE JANUARY I, 2009 TO $475.00 PER MONTH FOR THE MAYOR AND $385.83 PER MONTH FOR EACH COUNCIL MEMBER The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Blesener. Ayes (4). Nays (1) Allan. Resolution declared adopted. PLANNING The Council reviewed survey results from surrounding cities relative to & PARKS Planning Commission and Parks & Recreation Commission compensation. COMMISSIONS It was noted that the compensation being paid by Little Canada is in line COMPENSATION with or exceeds that being paid by surrounding cities. However, given the amount of time required of Commission members, it was the consensus of the Council to increase this compensation effective January 1, 2009. Mr. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2008-IO-278 -INCREASING PLANNING COMMISSION COMPENSATION TO $40 PER MEETING AND PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION COMPENSATION TO $30 PER MEETING EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Blesener. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. 17