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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12, 1996 Council Member Kuether questioned a seminar expenditure labeled "Skill Path, Inc." in the amount of $1,500. Mr. Schumacher and Mr. Wessel indicated that this was a computer class directed at support staff which several City personnel attended, including Mary Alice Divine. Council Member Kuether then questioned an expenditure referred to as "State of Minnesota Department of Transportation Manuals", which Mr. Ahrens explained is an annual fee paid by the City for inclusion in MnDOT manual updates, which are received periodically throughout the year. Council Member Kuether asked about an expenditure under "Government Buildings" referred to as Crawford Door Sales, counter door, in the amount of $1,700. Additionally, she asked about an expenditure referred to as Upper Midwest Sales Company, supplies, in the amount of $480. Mr. Schumacher explained that Upper Midwest provides cleaning supplies for use in maintaining City Hall. Council Member Kuether then questioned an expenditure for a beeper, which Mayor Landers explained was for his use in keeping abreast of his mother's condition as her health failed. He offered to remove this item from the list of disbursements if Council felt it was not appropriate. Council Member Neal expressed his feeling that the Mayor should be allowed that expense. Council Member Kuether also questioned the expenditure for plaques from Letterman Sports. Mr. Schumacher indicated that he would have to check with Mr. Tesch regarding this item. Council Member Kuether then questioned an expenditure under "Parks Department" in the amount of $2,900 to Hugo Feed Mill & Elevator. Council Member Neal pointed out that expenditures over $1,000 should have Council approval. Mr. Schumacher indicated that he would have to check further on this one as well. Council Member Kuether asked about an expenditure for $4,900 to Isanti County Equipment for door repair and equipment. Under "Recreation Department", Council Member Kuether asked about an expenditure referred to as Tom Schelling for golf lessons in the amount of $120. Mr. Schumacher explained that the Recreation Department pays instructors for giving lessons, and is reimbursed through class fees. Council Member Bergeson asked if the items questioned above were recommended for deletion from approved disbursements. Council Member Kuether indicated that she was not suggesting that they not be paid, just that they be explained. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 2