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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 1996 CITY OF LINO LAKES MINUTES DATE : October 28, 1996 TIME STARTED : 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED : 8:50 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Bergeson, Kuether, Landers, Lyden, Neal MEMBERS ABSENT : None. Staff members present: City Administrator, Randy Schumacher; City Attorney, Bill Hawkins; Community Development Director, Brian Wessel; City Engineer, David Ahrens; Planning Coordinator, Mary Kay Wyland; Consulting Attorney, Ron Batty; and Clerk -Treasurer, Marilyn Anderson. SETTING THE AGENDA Council Member Kuether questioned a disbursement for car rental in the amount of $91.25. Mr. Wessel explained that Community Development Assistant, Mary Alice Devine rented a second van for the Town Center tour. Ms. Wyland added that a van had to be rented, as no Waldoch vans were available on that day. Council Member Kuether called attention to the payment of $830.00 for a chair for the City Engineer, as well as $653.00 for vehicle decals. Mr. Schumacher explained that a significant number of decals were ordered at one time to replace old decals as well as for placement on new vehicles. Council Member Kuether also questioned the expenditure from petty cash of $25.62 for travel, which did not include the name of the individual claiming reimbursement. Council Member Kuether also asked about a disbursement by the Park Department for earplugs. Mr. Schumacher explained that the earplugs are worn while maintenance equipment is being operated. Council Member Kuether questioned the cost of mileage and meals for Cindy Larson of the Police Department, and mileage for Recreation Supervisor, Barry Bernstein. Mr. Schumacher explained that it is the City's policy to reimburse employees for out-of-pocket expenses incurred due to participation in a work-related seminar, including the cost for renting a vehicle when a City vehicle is not available. Finally, Council Member Kuether asked about a disbursement for street lighting. Mr. Schumacher explained that the City is now billed for the signal light at Lake Drive and Highway 49 (Hodgson Road), adding that in new subdivisions the developer pays the cost of installation and the City pays for monthly use. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Kuether moved to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.