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COUNCIL MINUTES DRAFT 2 staff as appropriate to to account for inflationary increases; they are generally consistent with 42 neighboring cities. The ordinance is presented for first reading. 43 44 Mayor Rafferty asked that the council review the proposed changes and fees and direct questions to 45 Finance Director Lynch previous to the second reading. 46 47 Mayor Rafferty asked about the fee for driveway replacement. The difference between a new 48 driveway and replacement was explained by Ms. Lynch. These are not new fees but they have been 49 adjusted. 50 51 When Mayor Rafferty asked how changes/fees are advertised, Community Development Director 52 Grochala explained how the fee schedule is accessible.. 53 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve the 1st reading of Ordinance No. 07-20, as presented. 54 Councilmember Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried; Yeas, 4; Nays none. (Absent – 55 Ruhland) 56 3A) Consider Appointment of the Human Resources Manager – City Administrator Cotton 57 explained that staff is recommending that the council consider the appointment of Meg Sawyer to 58 the vacant Human Resources Manager position. Ms. Cotton explained Ms. Sawyer’s qualifications 59 and background. 60 61 Mayor Rafferty remarked that this has been an extensive search and Ms. Sawyer is well qualified for 62 the position. 63 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve the appointment of Meg Sawyer as recommended. 64 Councilmember Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried: Yeas, 4; Nays none (Absent – 65 Ruhland). 66 PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT 67 4A) Consider 1st Reading of Ordinance No. 08-20, Enacting Ordinance Regulating 68 Targeted Picketing in Residential Neighborhood – Public Safety Director Swenson explained 69 that if this ordinance is approved, a section would be added to the city code that would ensure and 70 protect the rights of residents and of those practicing free speech. This has been reviewed by the 71 City Attorney to ensure it is consistent with case law and the U.S. Constitution. 72 Councilmember Stoesz moved to approve the 1st reading of Ordinance No. 08-20, as presented. 73 Councilmember Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried: Yeas, 4; Nays none (Absent – 74 Ruhland). 75 PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT 76 There was no report from the Public Services Department. 77 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT 78 6A) Consider Resolution No. 20-128 Adopting the 2040 Comprehensive Plan – Community 79 Development Director Grochala reviewed past consideration and development of the City’s 2040 80 Comprehensive Plan. 81