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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 24, 1998 <br />Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the contract with Ehlers and Associates, Inc., as <br />presented. <br />Mayor Sullivan made a friendly amendment to include the following conditions: <br />1. The contract includes the August 21st memo. <br />2. Ehlers and Associates is required to comply fully with the City Policy regarding <br />reimbursements. <br />3. The City Administrator have approval for increase in hourly pay. A notice to <br />the City Council will be required. <br />4. Ehlers and Associates will have joint responsibility with the City Administrator <br />and the Economic Development Department. <br />Council Member Bergeson stated he agreed with the amendment to the motion if the changes are <br />not difficult for the Economic Development Department. Mr. Wessel indicated the changes are <br />not difficult for the Economic Development Department. <br />Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Lyden voting <br />no. <br />Consideration of Appointment of John Powell (TKDA) as City Engineer, Brian Wessel - <br />Mr. Wessel stated City staff reorganization required re -assignment of the City Engineer's <br />responsibilities to a consulting City Engineer. Mr. John Powell of TKDA has agreed to serve as <br />City Engineer through December of 1999. As an employee of TKDA, he is bound by the <br />conditions and obligations of the contract between TKDA and the City. . <br />Mr. Powell will work under the Community Development Director. His responsibilities will <br />include managing the City's Municipal State Aid system, submitting reports and permit <br />applications to governmental agencies, and serving as lead contact for the City on engineering <br />issues. <br />Mr. Wessel stated the Community Development Department has three (3) goals. The first goal is <br />to establish a Commercial image within the City of Lino Lakes, 2) expand the City's economic <br />base, and 3) address the City's infrastructure needs. He stated the appointment of Mr. Powell as <br />City Engineer is an opportunity to facilitate the restructure of City staff. Mr. Wessel referred to a <br />preliminary organization plan of the City. He indicated the City is looking to integrate the <br />functions of the City Engineer within the Economic Development Department. Mr. Wessel read <br />a letter from Mr. Powell that indicated he accepted the City's appointment to serve as City <br />Engineer through December, 1999. <br />8 <br />