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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 10, 1998 • Mayor Sullivan verified that the Media Center is for the cable company and not for the City. • Council Member Lyden moved to approve the 1999 Operating Budget, as presented. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Reorganization Program - Council Member Bergeson stated that Council has met with Mr. Pecchia regarding a proposal for the restructuring of the City and a schedule for the restructuring of the City. If Council approves, Mr. Pecchia will meet with staff for discussion. After discussions, details will be made available. Council Member Bergeson indicated Mr. Pecchia would like to review the re -organizational plan with City staff before details become available. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the restructuring of the City of Lino Lakes organization and approve the schedule as presented by the City Administrator. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Interim City Administrator Status - Council Member Lyden moved that Mr. Pecchia be compensated an additional $1,847, $7,083 over the Chief of Police salary, in recognition of his roll as both Police Chief and Interim City Administrator and be granted five (5) days of comp time per month, City pay the premium for his Health Partners family coverage, and that he be able to attend already scheduled professional development conferences. This agreement expires January 1, 1999, and upon mutual agreement, a contract will be negotiated. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Mr. Pecchia explained that $7,083.00 is the combination of Chief of Police and Interim City Administrator compensation. Council Member Bergeson added that the. motion is a lot of detail to support the Council's intention to ask Mr. Pecchia to stay on as Interim City Administrator for the remainder of 1998. Motion carried unanimously. COMMUNITY CALENDAR FOR AUGUST 11 THROUGH AUGUST 27, 1998 Planning and Zoning Board, Wednesday, August 12, 1998, 6:30 p.m. Safety Camp, Thursday, August 13, 1998, Rice Lake Elementary School Citizens Advisory Committee, Monday August 17, 1998, 7:00 p.m. Council Work Session, Wednesday, August 19, 1998, 5:30 p.m. • Election Judges Training, Thursday, August 20, 1998, 7:00 p.m.