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COUNCIL MINUTES DRAFT 3 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve the salary schedule as presented. Councilmember Lyden 81 seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 82 3C) Consider Temporary Wage Increase for Accountant – City Administrator Cotton 83 reviewed her written recommendation that the council approve a temporary wage increase for Tracy 84 Thoma, the City’s Accountant, who will be performing extra duties pending the filling of the 85 Human Resources Manager position. The council discussed the hiring process to fill the position. 86 It was noted that Ms. Thoma offered to help even prior to being asked. The council offered thanks 87 to Ms. Thoma for stepping up. 88 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve the temporary wage increase for Tracy Thoma as 89 recommended. Councilmember Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 90 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT 91 4A) Consider Appointment of Police Officers – Public Safety Director Swenson asked the 92 council to consider the hiring of two police officers, Quillan Oak and Georgia Carlson. He noted that 93 the department is currently three police officer positions down. He briefly reviewed the background 94 and qualifications of the two candidates. 95 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve the appointment of Quillan Oak and Georgia Carlson as 96 recommended. Councilmember Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote 97 4B) Consider Acceptance of K9 Donation – Public Safety Director Swenson reviewed his 98 written report and the program through which this donation comes forward. The donation comes 99 from an individual who donates regularly. The council offered thanks. Councilmember Ruhland 100 asked how much it costs to train and establish a canine program. Director Swenson said the costs 101 related to the most recent canine are about $14,000. 102 Councilmember Ruhland moved to approve the acceptance of the donation as recommended. 103 Councilmember Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote 104 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT 105 5A) Consider Resolution No. 20-103, Awarding 2020 Lino Lakes Facilities Touchless Entry 106 Upgrades Project – Public Services Director DeGardner reviewed his written staff report. He 107 reviewed recent council consideration and the opening of bids for the project. Two bids were 108 received and his recommendation is to move forward with the lowest bid on the project and 109 alternate one. 110 111 Mayor Rafferty asked about the recommendation to go forward with alternate one only, meaning 112 city hall, the police department and public works facility will be included. Mr. DeGardner 113 explained that with the bid information in hand and the limitation of funds available, staff has 114 determined the priority projects. 115 Councilmember Cavegn noted that there is a strict deadline to finish a project in order to qualify for 116 grant funds; what is the City doing to ensure the work isn’t delayed. Mr. DeGardner explained that 117 the City Attorney will look at including language in the contract for the project. 118 Councilmember Lyden thanked Mr. DeGardner for his hard work during this important period. 119 Councilmember Stoesz confirmed that construction will not interfere with election activities. 120