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+1 W <br />1 �© Mayor Rafferty recalled the 2014 discussion where there was full input from different <br />131 sides of the issue. That discussion concluded with people bringing forward some serious <br />132 concerns about bees. <br />l33 <br />134 Councilmember Stoesz noted that he understands beekeeping because he grew up with it <br />135 and it did exist in very rural areas. Understanding the amount of property in the City <br />136 where bees are allowed. he is comfortable with the current regulations. <br />137 <br />138 Councilmember Cavegn asked why bees are classified as fanm animals and Ms. Larsen <br />139 said it is recognized that it's normally done commercially. She added that there are <br />140 restrictions even on domestic animals such as dogs and cats. <br />141 <br />142 Councilmember Ruhland noted his concern about stinging and families possibly being <br />143 unaware of an extraordinary number of bees in their vicinity or in the area of a new home <br />144 they purchase. <br />145 <br />146 Councilmember Lyden noted that bees travel distances so really there are probably bees <br />147 in all areas of the City. they're just not being kept everywhere. <br />148 5. �n�e�-am Accann�ing Se�lees — Cin� Administrator Cotton reviewed the written <br />149 staff report outlining her recommendation that the City enter into a contract to receive <br />150 certain accounting services. The services are required because there are currently two <br />151 vacancies in the Finance Department. Costs are outlined in the report. She noted that she <br />152 isn't recommending the budgeting element but is reeonumendinQ the bank reconciliation <br />153 (for a of couple months) and TIF reporting (one time). Her hope is that this will be very <br />154 limited and the new staff will be on duty soon. Ms. Cotton explained that she has some <br />155 experience with the company and this is a common service for them. <br />156 <br />157 The council received an update on the process for filling the vacant positions. <br />158 <br />159 The council concurred and will see a request for official action on the next council <br />160 agenda. <br />161 6. �€1?1 �ndget Ass�?�pt�oms —City Administrator Cotton reviewed her «�ritten <br />162 staff report outlinng certain budget assumptions and seeking to gain insight on <br />163 outstanding assumptions and council priorities. There is an upcoming budget work <br />164 session discussion scheduled. <br />165 <br />166 - Cost of Living Adjustments — the City has gained survey data as outlined in the report. <br />167 Many cities are not able to predict this element due to the current conditions. Union <br />168 negotiations for next years contracts are forthcoming and so a COLA increase has not yet <br />169 been negotiated for 2021. At this stage staff is recommending the inclusion of an <br />170 increase with the understanding it is fully under discussion. The council concurred that <br />171 staff could replicate the process used last year to include a number in the budget. <br />