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COUNCIL MINUTES <br />APPROVED <br />79 Mayor Rafferty offered thanks to those individuals who serve the City as election judges; it is a <br />80 difficult and long day and he believes they do an outstanding job. He is supportive of an increase. <br />81 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve the salary schedule as presented. Councilmember Lyden <br />82 seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. <br />83 3C) Consider Temporary Wage Increase far Accountant —City Administrator Cotton <br />84 reviewed her written recommendation that the council approve a temporary wage increase for Tracy <br />85 Thoma, the City's Accountant, who will be performing extra duties pending the filling of the <br />86 Human Resources Manager position. The council discussed the hiring process to fill the position. <br />87 It was noted that Ms. Thoma offered to help even prior to being asked. The council offered thanks <br />88 to Ms. Thoma for stepping up. <br />89 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve the temporary wage increase for Tracy Thoma as <br />90 recommended. Councilmember Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. <br />9] PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT <br />92 4A) Consider Appointment of Police Officers —Public Safety Director Swenson asked the <br />93 council to consider the hiring of two police officers, Quillan Oak and Georgia Carlson. He noted that <br />94 the department is currently three police officer positions down. He briefly reviewed the background <br />95 and qualifications of the two candidates. <br />96 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve the appointment of Quillan Oak and Georgia Carlson as <br />97 recommended. Councilmember Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote <br />98 4B} Consider Acceptance of K9 Donation —Public Safety Director Swenson reviewed his <br />99 written report and the program through which this donation comes forward. The donation comes <br />100 from an individual who donates regularly. The council offered thanks. Councilmember Ruhland <br />101 asked how much it costs to train and establish a canine program. Director Swenson said the costs <br />102 related to the most recent canine are about $14,000. <br />103 Councilmember Ruhland. moved to approve the acceptance of the donation as recommended. <br />104 Councilmember Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote <br />105 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT <br />106 SA) Consider Resolution No. 20403, Awarding 2020 Lino Lakes Facilities Touchless Entry <br />] 07 Upgrades Project —Public Services Director DeGardner reviewed his written staff report. He <br />108 reviewed recent council consideration and the opening of bids for the project. Two bids were <br />109 received and his recommendation is to move forward with the lowest bid on the project and <br />110 alternate one. <br />111 <br />112 Mayor Rafferty asked about the recommendation to go forward with alternate one only, meaning <br />113 city hall, the police department and public works facility will be included. Mr. DeGardner <br />114 explained that with the bid information in hand and the limitation of funds available, staff has <br />115 determined the priority projects. <br />116 Councilmember Cavegn noted that there is a strict deadline to finish a project in order to qualify for <br />117 grant funds; v�That is the City doing to ensure the work isn't delayed. Mr. DeGardner explained that <br />118 the City Attorney will look at including language in the contract for the project. <br />119 Councilmember Lyden thanked Mr. DeGardner for his hard work during this important period. <br />3 <br />