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COUNCIL MINUTES July 14, 2014 <br />APPROVED <br />46 The council discussed how the Drug Task Force works. One Lino Lakes police officer is dedicated to <br />47 the group. Chief Swenson reviewed the amount of forfeiture funds received in the past few years and <br />48 what that money has been used for (equipment, special programs, etc.). <br />49 <br />50 The meeting was recessed at 6:30 p.m. to allow the council to attend the regular council meeting. <br />51 <br />52 The meeting was reconvened at 8:00 p.m. All council members were present. <br />53 <br />54 The council discussed elements that would increase the city's budget. Council Member Stoesz asked <br />55 about the proposal to continue the temporary scanner position; for how long? Administrator Karlson <br />56 replied that he anticipates that function will be needed through 2015. <br />57 <br />58 Council Member Rafferty noted the personnel requests and remarked that the council just discussed <br />59 filling a highly skilled position of Mechanic but sees that the Assistant City Administrator position <br />60 would have a much higher salary. <br />61 <br />62 Council Member Kusterman said he'd like to be able to look ahead to 2016; does it look better? The <br />63 mayor remarked that the council has used a 5 year plan in the past but that process became very <br />64 became very difficult when the economy was bad. <br />65 <br />66 Council Member Kustenuian noted that there will be bonds sold for the new fire department and he'd <br />67 like more infoimation on that debt service. <br />68 <br />69 The council discussed ways to level out city costs — fmance improvements, amortizing debt over a <br />70 period of time. It was noted that there will be savings in that the city will no longer have to make a <br />71 contribution to the Centennial Fire District. <br />72 <br />73 After some discussion, Mr. Karlson indicated that he would take the request for a pay equity study off <br />74 the table and work with some previously suggested adjustments. <br />75 <br />76 There was discussion about recreation services, the rec center land, the Legacy land, dog licensing, <br />77 the ACE program and prosecution fees. <br />78 <br />79 Administrator Karlson noted that staff is bringing forward what they feel needs council consideration. <br />80 The mayor responded that he understands the value of the discussion at all stages and expects a good <br />81 process that comes to a good conclusion. <br />82 <br />83 <br />84 adjourned at 9:15 p.m. <br />85 <br />86 <br />87 <br />88c -R-A-12,_ <br />89 3u1 . e Bartell, City Cl r rk Jeff R: n , Mayor <br />The next budget discussion is planned for the regular August work session. <br />These minutes were considered and approved at the <br />The meeting was <br />ng, July 28, 2014. <br />2 <br />