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COUNCIL MINUTES DRAFT 2 44 ITEM ACTION 45 Consideration of Expenditures: 46 A) January 13, 2020 (Check No. 111521 through 111636) 47 in the Amount of $720,217.13 Approved 48 B) Consider Approval of December 23, 2019 49 Work Session Minutes Approved 50 C) Consider Approval of December 23, 2019 51 Council Meeting Minutes Approved 52 D) Consider Approval of December 23, 2019 53 Closed Council Minutes Approved 54 E) Consider Approval of Resolution No. 20-02, 55 Appointing Election Judges for the 2020 Municipal 56 Special Election (February 11, 2020) Approved 57 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT 58 There was no report from the Finance Safety Department. 59 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT 60 3A) Consider Approval of Annual Appointments for 2020 – Administrator Karlson noted that 61 the council makes certain designations and appointments each year, traditionally at the first council 62 meeting of the year. The council discussed and concurred upon certain appointments at the January 63 work session. Those appointments are before the Council for consideration of approval. 64 The council heard from Carter Johnson of the Quad Community Press. They are happy to have 65 great staff and he noted that the paper is provided to residents for free at request. There are also 66 mailed subscriptions available. He noted enhancements to the newspaper and its digital site during 67 the past year. Council Member Stoesz asked how people can show appreciation to the carriers and 68 Mr. Johnson suggested tips to the carriers are appropriate and can be passed through the newspaper 69 office. 70 Council Member Stoesz moved to approve the 2020 Annual Appointments as presented. Council 71 Member Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 72 3B) Consider Updated Employee Drug and Alcohol Policies – Human Resources Manager 73 Karissa Bartholomew read her written report. The City does have two separate policies – one for 74 commercial driver’s license holders and one for other employees. The changes update the policies. 75 Council Member Lyden said he reviewed the policies looking for “the weakest link”. He thinks the 76 MnDOT policy puts a lot of responsibility onto the supervisor. He wonders if staff is comfortable 77 putting the supervisors in that position. Ms. Bartholomew said she is comfortable because they are 78 the individuals who see employees day in and day out so best to identify when something may be 79 off. Fellow employees are told to report suspicions also. 80