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COUNCIL MINUTES DRAFT 2 H) Consider Approval of Resolution 21-50, Approving the Renewal 40 of Liquor, Wine and Beer Licenses Approved 41 I) Consider Approval of Resolution 21-51, Approving Tobacco 42 License Renewals Approved 43 J) Consider Approval of Resolution 21-53, Approving Massage 44 License Renewals Approved 45 K) Consider Resolution No. 21-53 Approving Open Space 46 Easement for Watermark 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Addition Approved 47 L) Consider Resolution No. 21-54 Extending the Recording Date 48 for the Final Plat of Natures Refuge Approved 49 M) Consider Approval of Business Relief for On-Sale Liquor 50 License Holders Approved 51 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT 52 2A) Consider Resolution No. 21-56, Awarding the Sale of $1,815,000 General Obligation 53 Street Reconstruction Bonds, Series 2021A – Finance Officer Lynch introduced City financial 54 consultant Terri Heaton, Baker Tilly, to review the bond sale. 55 Ms. Heaton reported on the sale of bonds earlier in the day. The tabulation was sent out to the 56 council; the document was reviewed. The low bid was well below the estimate, saving about 57 $40,000 over the life of the debt service. This is very much related to the City’s good bond rating. 58 Ms. Heaton noted the rating comments that come through very strong on behalf of the City. Credit 59 goes to the council and staff for their planning and hard work 60 Mayor Rafferty noted that the City’s consultant also receives some credit. 61 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve Resolution No. 21-56 as presented. Councilmember 62 Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 63 2B) Accept 2020 Annual Audit Report – Finance Officer Lynch reviewed the City’s 2020 64 financial report, as presented by Redpath at the council’s last work session. The audit resulted in a 65 clean report and communications were standard only. Staff is recommending that the council 66 accept the report as it is presented. 67 Mayor Rafferty noted that the staff, including new Finance Director Lynch, have done a great job 68 resulting in this good report. 69 Councilmember Cavegn moved to accept the audit report as presented. Councilmember Stoesz 70 seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 71 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT 72 3A) Consider 1st Reading of Ordinance No. 06-21, Adjusting the Salaries of the Mayor and 73 Councilmembers – City Administrator Cotton explained that state statute and city ordinance guide 74 when the council can consider salary amendments. At this time, it would be appropriate for the 75 council to consider an increase and she is recommending an increase based on what was provided to 76 employees. 77 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 06-21 as presented. 78 Councilmember Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 79