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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 22, 2023 D. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2 023-2-2 6 A CCEPT THE RE VISED Q UOTE FR OM PRECISION LANDSCAPE AND TREE IN THE AMOUNT OF $69,948 FOR TREE REMOVAL FOR THE TWINLAKE BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT NO. 2023-04 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by T. Miller. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. 4TH QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT The Finance Director presented the fourth quarter financial report to the Council, noting that this report also includes information from the fall 2022 year. He provided details on the general fund including revenues, expenditures, and investments. Mayor Fischer asked and received confirmation on the interest rates for the different investments. The Finance Director noted that as those mature, some would be reinvested with the hope that a higher interest rate would be yielded. Mayor Fischer referenced the surplus mentioned, noting that the Council has had many discussions and asked if this would be an opportunity to allocate this towards future capital needs. The Finance Director confirmed that surplus funds can be transferred in that manner as they are not restricted. Mayor Fischer commended the Finance Director for the excellent work done since coming on board. ADDITION - APPOINTMENT TO VACANT COUNCIL SEAT Mayor Fischer noted that Councilmember McGraw resigned earlier this month and because the City was aware that was coming, they were able to advertise for that position and interview the applicants. He commented that all eight candidates were great and three were interviewed the previous night. He stated that ultimately the Council chose Chris Kwapick, the current Chair of the Planning Commission to fill the vacant seat. T. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2023-2-2 7 APPOINTING CHRIS KWAPICK TO FILL THE VA CANT LITTLE CANADA CITY CO UNCIL SEA T THR O UGH DECEMBER 31. 2 024 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Fischer. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. Mayor Fischer invited Chris Kwapick to introduce himself. Chris Kwapick introduced himself, providing information on his family and career experience. He stated that it was special and humbling to be selected as a finalist and he enjoyed the interview process. He looks forward to serving on the Council for the next two years. Wi