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COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 9,1998 Mayor Sullivan reminded those present of the guidelines for audience participation in City Council meetings, emphasizing the need for respectful dialog. OPEN MIKE No on was present for open mike. Mayor Sullivan stated the City held an environmental workshop October 29 and October 30, 1998. She stated the meetings regarding residential planning and how to implement development that is environmentally healthy were very successful. Next week pictures of cluster housing and visual images will be available. Mayor Sullivan stated the Lino Lakes State Bank ribbon cutting ceremony took place today. She thanked Mr. John Milbauer for working so hard with the City on this project. Mayor Sullivan stated that the Fairview Clinic has added five (5) new patients per day. Because of the new patients another physician has been added to the staff. A Physical Therapist will be added to the staff early in 1999. Mayor Sullivan announced that the Lakeland National Bank will be opening later this week. Also, the Clearwater Creek Convenience store is having a grand opening celebration all this week. Council Member Bergeson welcomed all the new businesses to the City. Council Member Neal asked if the new bank will be hooked up to City water and sewer. Mr. Powell indicated the bank should be hooked up to City utilities within a month. Mayor Sullivan announced that the City has 13 candidates for the City Administrator position. The number of candidates will be reduced this week and then interviews will be conducted. The City expects to have someone in this position by the first of the year. CONSIDERATION OF THE CENTENNIAL FIRE DISTRICT 1999 OPERATING BUDGET, CHIEF MILO BENNETT Chief Bennett presented the Centennial Fire District 1999 Operating Budget. The budget has been presented to the Centennial Fire District Steering Committee and they recommended the budget be taken to the three (3) cities in the Fire District for approval. Chief Bennett noted the budget is the same as 1998 with the exception of additional salary for a part time secretary. He stated there is enough work for a secretary to work 30 hours per week. He stated his salary is up a minimum amount also. The payroll taxes have increased. There is also a $500 increase for the Relief Association. Because of significant growth, the cost per citizen for fire coverage is dropping. He added that he believes the downward trend can continue. 2 • • •