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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 individually about the overall study to make sure the scope is thorough enough and that he is informed of specific issues that Council wants addressed and answered. Torkelson suggested sending the questions to all staff to give everyone a chance to give their feedback. He stated that a communications role has been identified, but also noted that he has concerns about the capacity of the current staff levels, and would like to see that addressed in the final report. Mr. Melvin stated that asking about current workload is one of the questions asked. Torkelson stated he would also like to see Little Canada's staff levels compared to other cities of comparable size and nearby. Fischer stated that we know there is a gap in communications duties, but also feels that current staff is stretched very thin and leaders that wear multiple hats, and hopes that this report will analyze the organizational chart to determine if additional positions are needed. Torkelson agreed with Fischer. ASSESSMENT POLICY REVISION The City Administrator explained that City staff noted that the current City Assessment policy, under Section III — Subsection E6, Assessment Rates, determines the interest rate for the certification of assessments based on the current prime rate plus one or two points, which are at the discretion of the City Council. He stated that after a closer look at the policy when comparing with other assessment policies, staff noted that a common benchmark for determining the interest rate for the certification of assessments is the City's borrowing interest rate. He noted that the City of Little Canada Assessment Policy has used the prime rate for the past several years which is reasonable in a more stable economy. With recent interest rate hikes, staff believes that utilizing the City's borrowing rate rather than the prime rate would be more appropriate. He stated the recommended revision reflects more accurately the actual interest expense incurred by the City and would be more reasonable and fairer to residents. Keis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2022-9-108 — APPROVE THE ASSESSMENT POLICY REVISION TO SECTION III, SUB. E6, ASSESSMENT RATES, AS PRESENTED The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Fischer. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. COUNCIL REPORTS & MEETING UPDATES The City Administrator announced that the Roseville Area League of Women Voters will be hosting a Little Canada candidates forum on September 29 at 7:00pm, and each of the three candidates running for City Council will be participating. He stated it will be televised live on NineNorth Cable TV Channels HD859 and SD 15 or online; and will also be recorded. There is information on the City's website on how to watch this. Torkelson announced that the Roseville Area Schools Foundation is holding their annual fundraiser on October 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Roseville Area High School in the Commons Area. Fischer stated that he has had a conversation with a couple of residents in different areas of the city, and he has heard about this issue for awhile, about how to manage turkeys in the city and they are 3