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COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 13, 1997 Consideration of Resolution No. 97 - 147 Receiving Report and Calling Hearing on Improvement, Lake Drive Trunk Utilities, 79th Street to Main Street - Mr. Ahrens stated that Council is expected to order the preparation of a feasibility report investigating utility extension along Lake Drive and Main Street. In accordance with Minnesota State Statutes 429 and the Lino Lakes City Charter, the feasibility report is to be received by Council and a public hearing scheduled. The public hearing is scheduled for the November 24, 1997 Council meeting. Staff is tentatively planning a neighborhood meeting with abutting property owners prior to the public hearing. The project calls for a 21" diameter sewer line and a 12" diameter ductal watermain. The estimated project cost is $836,479. Council Member Kuether moved to adopt Resolution No. 97 - 147, as presented. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 97 - 147 can be found at the end of these minutes. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING A NEW PARKS AND RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT, RANDY SCHUMACHER Mr. Schumacher explained that City Staff has recently completed a comprehensive selection process for the position of Parks and Recreation Director. The process included involvement of two separate committees composed of administrative staff, Parks and Recreation staff, and the Park Board Chairman. Approximately 40 candidates submitted resumes for consideration. Eight candidates were given initial interviews, with Mr. Lindy and Mr. Schumacher interviewing the top four candidates. The two committees met and made a unanimous recommendation that Mr. Rick DeGardner be offered the position. Mr. Schumacher added that Mr. DeGardner has 10 years of experience with the City of Fridley, is a graduate of Blaine High School, and has a Masters Degree in Park, Recreation and Leisure Studies from the University of Minnesota. Council Member Kuether asked about starting pay for this employee. Mr. Schumacher indicated that he would be in the LLMA and subject to that pay scale, but that he did not know at what level. Mayor Landers asked what Mr. DeGardner's starting date would be. Mr. Schumacher indicated that he would start two weeks from this date. Council Member Kuether moved to approve offering the position of Parks and Recreation Director to Rick DeGardner. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS - None. NEW BUSINESS Consideration of Minutes, November 25, 1996 (Council Members Kuether and Lyden were absent) 20