06-14-2021 Council Meeting Minutes

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COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVED 40 H) Consider Approval of Resolution 21-50, Approving the Renewal 41 of Liquor, Wine and Beer Licenses Approved 42 1) Consider Approval of Resolution 21-51, Approving Tobacco 43 License Renewals Approved 44 J) Consider Approval of Resolution 21-53, Approving Massage 45 License Renewals Approved 46 K) Consider Resolution No. 21-53 Approving Open Space 47 Easement for Watermark 1s' 2na 3`a and 4`h Addition Approved 48 L) Consider Resolution No. 21-54 Extending the Recording Date 49 for the Final Plat of Natures Refuge Approved 50 M) Consider Approval of Business Relief for On -Sale Liquor 51 License Holders Approved 52 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT 53 2A) Consider Resolution No. 21-56, Awarding the Sale of $1,815,000 General Obligation 54 Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2021A — Finance Officer Lynch introduced City financial 55 consultant Terri Heaton, Baker Tilly, to review the bond sale. 56 Ms. Heaton reported on the sale of bonds earlier in the day. The tabulation was sent out to the 57 council; the document was reviewed. The low bid was well below the estimate, saving about 58 $40,000 over the life of the debt service. This is very much related to the City's good bond rating. 59 Ms. Heaton noted the rating comments that come through very strong on behalf of the City. Credit 60 goes to the council and staff for their planning and hard work 61 Mayor Rafferty noted that the City's consultant also receives some credit. 62 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve Resolution No. 21-56 as presented. Councilmember 63 Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 64 2B) Accept 2020 Annual Audit Report — Finance Officer Lynch reviewed the City's 2020 65 financial report, as presented by Redpath at the council's last work session. The audit resulted in a 66 clean report and communications were standard only. Staff is recommending that the council 67 accept the report as it is presented. 68 Mayor Rafferty noted that the staff, including new Finance Director Lynch, have done a great job 69 resulting in this good report. 70 Councilmember Cavegn moved to accept the audit report as presented. Councilmember Stoesz 71 seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 72 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT 73 3A) Consider 1" Reading of Ordinance No. 06-21, Adjusting the Salaries of the Mayor and 74 Couneilmembers — City Administrator Cotton explained that state statute and city ordinance guide 75 when the council can consider salary amendments. At this time, it would be appropriate for the 76 council to consider an increase and she is recommending an increase based on what was provided to 77 employees.