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COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 14, 1997 • Council Member Neal moved to approve the Transfer and Indemnification Agreement. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. • CONSIDERATION OF QUOTES FOR PARK EQUIPMENT, RANDY SCHUMACHER Mr. Schumacher reviewed three (3) quotes for a Land Pride - All flex 14 foot mower. Although the Council requested Waldoch's be contacted for a quote, Mr. Schumacher stated they only carry John Deere equipment and therefore could not bid on the Landpride mower. Mr. Schumacher stated the low bid for this mower was received from Carlson Tractor and Equipment in Rosemount for $9,226.62. He indicated this mower is included in the 1997 budget. Council Member Neal moved to approve acceptance of the quote from Carlson Tractor and Equipment for $9,226.62. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF THE FIRST READING, ORDINANCE NO. 07 - 97, AMENDING SECTION 203, CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION, RANDY SCHUMACHER Mr. Schumacher stated pursuant to Minnesota Statute 415.11, the salaries of the Mayor and Council are set by ordinance adopted by the Council. The statute goes on to say any increase shall not go into effect until after the next general election. Mr. Schumacher said the Council has not adjusted their compensation level since 1993. He stated the proposed adjusted salary rates would begin in 1998 and go through the year 2002, basically this will give a cost of living adjustment for this period of time. Mr. Schumacher said there is also a change from two regularly scheduled work session meetings to a total of four regularly scheduled work session meetings. Council Member Kuether moved to adopt Ordinance No. 07 - 97. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Resolution No. 97 - 46, Reimbursement to Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Members for Meetings - Mr. Wessel explained that in October of 1995 the City Council adopted a resolution creating a Housing and Redevelopment Authority pursuant to the HRA Act. At that time, however, a compensation fee for the members of the HRA was not established. Mr. Wessel stated Staff therefore recommends adoption of Resolution No. 97 - 46, Establishing a Compensation for the City HRA retroactive to January 1, 1997. Council Member Bergeson stated his belief in a law which states the Council cannot give themselves a raise in the current term. At this point in time, the HRA is the City Council, and PAGE 11