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COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 23, 1998 <br />Mayor Sullivan expressed Council's overall admiration and appreciation for the Police <br />Department's dedication to efficiency and to a safe environment for Lino Lakes. <br />CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 98 25 ADOPTING GUIDELINES FOR <br />PROMOTIONAL EXPENSE REPORTING, DAN TESCH <br />Mr. Tesch explained that Resolution No. 98 - 25 is a follow-up to recent action by Council <br />regarding updating the City's personnel policies. He indicated that this Resolution creates a <br />policy regarding reimbursement for expenses incurred by the City Administrator, Community <br />Development Director, and Mayor resulting from conference and convention attendance for <br />community promotional purposes. He added that other City employees might also be able to <br />take advantage of this policy. <br />Mr. Tesch stated that each year the promotional expense fund would appear as a line item on the <br />annual budget, and the use of funds would be approved with approval of the overall budget with <br />implementation authorized through the filing of individual expense reports, which should include <br />receipts for out-of-pocket expenses and which must be filed within 30 days of the attended event. <br />Prohibitions would be consistent with the provisions of Minnesota Statute 471.895, with a City <br />policy prohibiting consumption of alcoholic beverages while acting in official capacity, as well <br />as reimbursement of expenses associated with meals for paid consultants. <br />Council Member Lyden asked if a meeting between an authorized individual and a City <br />employee for the purpose of performance review would be covered by this policy. Mr. Tesch <br />indicated that it would not. <br />Council Member Bergeson asked about reimbursement for travel and related expenses. Mr. <br />Tesch explained that an additional policy is in the development process which will cover these <br />items. <br />Council Member Lyden moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 25, as presented. Council Member <br />Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. <br />Resolution No. 98 - 25 can be found at the end of these minutes. <br />PUBLIC HEARING, 21ST AVENUE STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS <br />Mr. Ahrens introduced John Powell of TKDA, who described the findings of the feasibility <br />report for this project. <br />Mayor Sullivan opened the public hearing at 7:00 p.m. <br />Mr. Powell explained that the location for this proposed project is at the southwest corner of 1- <br />35E and Main Street. The feasibility report was ordered and prepared in response to pressures <br />for commercial, industrial and general development in this area, with primarily direction toward <br />4 <br />