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COUNCIL MINUTES DRAFT 4 3B) Consider 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 06-21, Adjusting the Salaries of the Mayor and 119 Councilmembers – Administrator Cotton noted that staff is recommending that the council approve 120 the second reading and passage of this ordinance providing for future adjustments to the salary for 121 council and mayor. The salary increase is based on what has been approved for staff. 122 Councilmember Cavegn moved to waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 06-21 as presented. 123 Councilmember Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 124 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 06-21 as 125 presented. Councilmember Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried: Yeas, 5; Nays none. 126 3C) Consider Approval of Amendment #4 to Lease Agreement with NCCC, LLC (New 127 Creations Child Care) – Administrator Cotton explained that the day care group operating at the City 128 hall complex inquired about leasing additionnal sapce from the City. Staff has negotiated an 129 amendment to their current lease to provide for that additonal space. The additional revenue was 130 noted. 131 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve the amendment as presented. Councilmember Stoesz 132 seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote 133 3D) Consider Resolution No. 21-64, Authorizing Execution of Amendment No. 1 to the 134 License Agreement with the State of Minnesota for the Lino Lakes COVID-19 Vaccine Site – 135 Administrator Cotton explained that the State of Minnesota wishes to extend their lease of the former 136 YMCA facilties through at least July 31 but possiblity through August 31st. 137 Councilmember Ruhland moved to approve Resolution No. 21-64 as presented. Councilmember 138 Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote 139 3E) Consider Appointment of Police Officer – Public Safety Director Swenson reviewed staff’s 140 recommendation to hire Yecheng “Eric” Heu as the next police officer for the Public Safety 141 Department. Mr. Swenson explained Mr. Heu’s qualifications. 142 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve the appointment of Yecheng “Eric” Heu as recommended. 143 Councilmember Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote 144 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT 145 4A) Consider Acceptance of Donated Gift Cards – Public Safety Director Swenson first 146 thanked the Mayor and Council for the proclamation presented to the department earlier. He 147 continued that this item and the council’s recognition is indicative of the high level of support that 148 the department receives from the community. That is not the case in every city. 149 Director Swenson explained that the generosity of the community has resulted in additional gift 150 cards received in the amount of $585. The total amount is just under $2,800. The cards have been 151 used to provide food for training sessions for the department. They are also considering utilizing 152 the cards to provide support to community members as they see needs as part of the department’s 153 Pay It Forward efforts. 154 Councilmember Lyden said he appreciates being a part of a community that shows this type of 155 caring and consideration. He applauds the donators of the cards. 156 Councilmember Ruhland said he agrees and also is glad that he lives in a community where the 157 police are doing a program such as Pay It Forward. 158