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COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 10, 1997 • Bingo for Lino Lakes Elementary Parent Teachers Organization, March 21, 1997 and November 21, 1997 Approved • • DISBURSEMENTS: February 28, 1997, ($1,708.17) Approved March 10, 1997, (Ck. #47045 - Ck. #47149, $203,011.91) Approved Centennial Fire District, March 6, 1997 Approved OPEN MIKE No one appeared under open mike. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 97 - 24, ACCEPTING DONATION FROM THE CENTENNIAL FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION FOR THE RICE LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SAFETY PATROL EVENT, CHIEF PECCHIA Mr. Schumacher explained that the Fire Relief Association has donated $864.00 to the Lino Lakes Police Department to be used for the Rice Lake Elementary School Safety Patrol Program. The money will be used for a patrol recognition day where elementary patrol members will be taken to a roller skating rink for an afternoon of roller skating in recognition of their help with the safety patrol program. In accordance with City policy, the Council must adopt a resolution accepting the donation. Council Member Bergeson moved to adopt Resolution No. 97 - 24. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 97 - 24 can be found at the end of these minutes. CONSIDERATION OF A REORGANIZATION OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT, MARY VASKE Ms. Vaske explained the Finance Department currently consists of a Finance Director, an Accountant III, and an Accounts Payable/Utility Billing Clerk. Staff proposes to allow the Accountant III to change her status to part-time (20 hours per week) retaining her current hourly wage. Another part-time person would be hired to fill the void. Ms. Vaske stated she would like to reorganize the department with duties distributed as'indicated in staffs report. She explained formal job descriptions are not available and staff is currently drafting them. Ms. Vaske advised if this reorganization proceeds, the City will realize a salary and benefit savings of $13,000 next year. PAGE 2