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COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 26, 1998 City Council work Session, Wednesday, February 18, 1998, 5:30 p.m. Comprehensive Plan Task Force/Citizens Advisory Group Public Forum, Saturday, February 21, 1998, 9:00 a.m. Environmental Committee Meeting, Wednesday, February 25, 1998, 7:00 p.m. NEW BUSINESS Consideration of Letter of Resignation from Cynthia Larson, Police Department - Mr. Tesch informed Council of Cynthia Larson's letter of resignation from her position with the Lino Lakes Police Department, stating that her service was appreciated and that she is wished well in her future endeavors. Council Member Lyden moved to accept Cynthia Larson's resignation from the Lino Lakes Police Department. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Minutes, December 29, 1998 - Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the December 29, 1998 minutes as presented. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried, with Council Member Dahl and Mayor Sullivan abstaining. Consideration of Minutes, January 12, 1998 - Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the January 12, 1998 minutes as presented. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried, with Council Member Neal abstaining. Consideration of Separation Agreement for Randy Schumacher - Mayor Sullivan explained that, according to the terms of his employment contract, Mr. Schumacher had resigned as City Administrator, effective January 26, 1998. She added that Mr. Schumacher had agreed to remain available for consultation purposes for 120 days pending the selection of a new City Administrator. Council Member Neal moved to accept Randy Schumacher's resignation. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Council Member Bergeson pointed out that the Separation Agreement was indeed signed by Mr. Schumacher, indicating his desire to terminate his employment with the City of Lino Lakes and to pursue other opportunities. He expressed appreciation for Mr. Schumacher's efforts over the years as City Administrator, and wished him well in his future endeavors. Council Member Bergeson then expressed a number of concerns regarding the manner in which the Separation Agreement was reached. First, the Charter states explicitly that the City Administrator is responsible to the entire City Council, and that the Separation Agreement should have been a joint effort of the entire body not just the Mayor. He indicated his surprise that the City Attorney had worked with Mayor Sullivan to develop this Agreement without authorization from the entire Council, questioning its appropriateness. Additionally, Council 12