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1 COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 8, 1990 City Attorney Hawkins administered the oath of office to Mayor Elect, Harold L. Bisel and Council Member's elect, Sally Kuether and Vernon F. Reinert. MAYOR BISEL'S ADDRESS TO THE COUNCIL Mayor Bisel told the Council that he was very excited to be involved in the decision making process of the City of Lino Lakes at the beginning of the last decade of this century. He explained that before he started his term in office he expressed his appreciation to many friends and people in the community for their confidence and support. He especially thanked his wife Evelyn for her encouragement and help in running for office and for her understanding and unselfishness for the times when it is necessary for him to be at meetings. Mayor Bisel expressed special appreciation to Don Marier who helped him through his first years on the Council. Mayor Bisel expressed pleasure at welcoming a new Council Member, Sally Kuether. Council Woman Kuether has been a member of the Planning and Zoning Board and is currently a member of the Charter Commission. Mayor Bisel also explained that he felt the new Council will remain strong with the re- election of Council Member Reinert and with Councilmember and City historian Bill Bohjanen and Andy Neal who works with senior citizens through the Anoka County Assistance Program. He looked forward to many accomplishments benefiting the City by such experienced members. Mayor Bisel reviewed some procedural changes and outlined how he would like to conduct the Council meetings. As in the past there will occasions when work sessions will be needed. Mayor Bisel said he would like to hold these meetings to an hour or less and to keep them on specific topics. He asked the Councilmembers to let the City Administrator know if they have a time preference. Mayor Bisel explained that he would like each Councilmember to have an opportunity to speak on the issues before the Council for consideration. For these sessions to move in an orderly manner, Mayor Bisel asked that each Councilmember ask for permission to speak before giving his point of view. He also asked that he be advised when he fails to recognize someone. Mayor Bisel explained that one of his objectives this term is to keep the public informed and to improve communications. The broadcasting and taping for future showing of Council and Committee sessions is a step in that direction. He explained that he feels the public has a right to know how each Councilmember votes on issues, therefore when such items as expenditures of funds, ordinance changes and matters involving staff are voted upon, he will ask the Clerk to call to roll and each individual vote will be recorded. The roll