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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 24, 2014 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by McGraw. Ayes (3) Keis, McGraw, Montour. Nays (2) Blesener and Boss. Resolution declared adopted. MAYOR & The City Administrator reported that at the September 10th Council COUNCIL meeting, there was discussion about potential salary increases for the SALARIES Mayor and Council Members. The Administrator noted that if a salary increase were to be enacted, it must occur prior to the next General Election with an effective date of the first of the year after the election. The Administrator noted that the last increase in Mayor and Council salaries occurred in 2009 and the increase prior to that was 1997. He reviewed the salary survey compiled for Ramsey County cities, which shows that the Mayor's and Council's salaries are lagging. The Administrator also noted that at the September 10th meeting, the Mayor has suggested an annual salary of $6,500 for the position of Mayor and $5,700 for the position of Council Member. It was noted at that meeting that the full Council should be present to make this decision. Keis noted that as he stated at the last meeting, he did not favor a salary increase and felt it was unnecessary. Boss agreed. Montour pointed out that those serving as Mayor and Council Members do not do it for the salary. However, he felt that the individuals serving should be rightfully compensated. Montour noted that the last salary increase will be six years ago. McGraw indicated that in reviewing the salary survey and eliminating the larger cities and concentrating on cities of similar size, the Little Canada Mayor and Council Member salaries rank about 8th on the list of 10 cities. McGraw stated that he would support the increase suggested at the last meeting. McGraw also pointed out the demands on the position of Mayor which include many meetings outside of Council meetings. McGraw also pointed out that the Council has many special meetings and workshop meetings over the course of a year in addition to its regular meetings. Blesener stated that he supported the increase as well and felt that the current Council has been much more active than previous ones with a lot of demands on their time. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2014-9-185 — ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 775 AMENDING CHAPTER 204 OF THE LITTLE CANADA CITY CODE RELATING TO SALARIES OF ELECTED OFFICIALS INCREASING THE ANNUAL SALARY OF THE MAYOR TO $6,500 6