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COUNCIL MINUTES December 21, 1998 Mayor Sullivan stated Mr. Pecchia did a great job of pursuing funds to cover the costs. Consideration of Resolution No. 98 - 176, Accepting Donation from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, COP Grant - Mr. Pecchia stated effective January 1, 1999, until September 30, 1999, the Police Department received a grant of $5,000 to pay for overtime costs associated with the Department's Bike Patrol, Curfew Sweep, and Neighborhood Watch programs. Mr. Pecchia asked the Council to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 176, accepting the grant on behalf of the City of Lino Lakes and the Lino Lakes Police Department. Council Member Neal moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 176, as presented. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 98 - 176 can be found at the end of these minutes. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT, BARRY SULLIVAN Consideration of Conveyance of Land from the City of Lino Lakes to the Economic Development Authority - Mr. Sullivan stated as part of the effort to acquire title to the property known as the Reiling development and the adjacent abandoned road right-of-ways, the City has received a deed from Anoka County which conveys a portion of this land to the City of Lino Lakes. Since the City is acquiring all of this land in the name of the Economic Development Authority (EDA), it is necessary for the City to convey the property to the EDA. This action creates a four (4) acre commercial parcel that can be developed and added to the tax base. Council Member Neal moved to authorize the conveyance of the property to the EDA. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS Consideration of Contract for New City Administrator - Mr. Tesch stated the Council voted unanimously to hire Ms. Linda Waite Smith to fill the City Administrator position effective December 30, 1998. Mr. Tesch and PDI negotiated a contract including goals that were established by Council, with Ms. Waite Smith. Mr. Tesch briefly reviewed the terms of the contract. The contract has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. Compensation, the probationary period and pay adjustments following a successful probationary period were discussed. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the employment agreement for the new City Administrator, as presented. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. 14