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COUNCIL MINUTES December 21, 1998 The policy can be amended to empower the investment officer through the assigned job description, currently the "Financial Analyst"job description, and eliminate the need for future amendments based on job title changes. Staff recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 98 - 178. Council Member Bergeson moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 178, as presented. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 98 - 178 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Depositories for 1999 -Mr. Tesch stated that due to a death in his family he was unable to prepare this item. He asked that the item be tabled until the next Council meeting. Council Member Bergeson moved to table Item 3C, Consideration of Depositories for 1999,until the next regular Council meeting. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Legal Newspaper for 1999 -Mr. Tesch referred to a request from the Quad Community Press to be the official newspaper for the City of Lino Lakes, along with a rate quote. The purpose of an official newspaper is to provide a reliable location for publishing legal notices, as well as to keep as many citizens appraised of City activities as possible - i.e. widest circulation. Staff recommended Council designate the Quad Press as the City's official newspaper. Mr. Tesch was asked if the City advertised for bids. He explained that the City has not advertise in the past. Newspapers in the area send the City a request to be appointed the legal newspaper accompanied by an explanation of their rates and areas of coverage. Mr. Sullivan noted a posted bidding process is not required. Council Member Lyden stated that whether it is the law or not, it is the best practice to notify all papers about the bidding process. He suggested this issue be further discussed. Mr. John Bartunek, Director of Press Publications and a four(4)year resident of Lino Lakes, thanked the City for its past business. He stated the Press focuses on coverage and on circulation. Mr. Bartunek was told that there have been numerous complaints about circulation of the Quad Press. Delivery of the paper is very erratic. Mr. Bartunek said he would investigate the problem after this meeting. Council Member Neal moved to designate the Quad Press as the City's official newspaper. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 4