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• COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 8, 1997 Council Member Neal clarified that this matter will come back before Council for final consideration. Council Member Bergeson agreed, but pointed out that approval of his motion would indicate intent to go forward with such negotiation and ultimate execution of a contract. Mr. Wessel indicated that the final contract would involve approximately two weeks for completion. Motion defeated due to a tie vote, with Council Members Neal and Lyden voting no. Consideration of selection of a construction management firm for the public facilities complex was tabled by default. CONSIDERATION OF SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR DESIGNATING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING FOR 1998-1999, RANDY SCHUMACHER Mr. Schumacher explained that each year the City is allocated CDBG dollars to fund projects that primarily benefit low income persons/households or cleanup conditions of slum and blight. Anoka County has estimated the 1998-99 grant to be approximately 7% less than the 1997-98 grant allocation. The 1997-98 grant was $36,770 less $1,000 for administration, or $35,770. The estimated 1998-99 grant would be $34,196 less $1,000 for administration, or $33,196. Mr. Schumacher stated that the public hearing date requested is January 12, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. Based on that date, Mr. Schumacher explained that January 26, 1998 has been tentatively set as the date Council will determine how CDBG funds will be allocated. All requests must be submitted to the County by February 13, 1998. Council Member Bergeson moved to set the public hearing for designating Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for January 12, 1998, at 6:30 p.m.. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, MAYOR LANDERS In light of the considerable discussion having taken place earlier in this meeting, Mayor Landers immediately called for a motion with respect to this item. Council Member Lyden requested consideration of tabling this matter based upon any one of the four reasons he offered previously. Council Member Lyden moved to table consideration of the amended City Administrator's employment agreement. Motion failed due to lack of a second. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the City Administrator's employment agreement, as amended. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. 13