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COUNCIL MINUTES January 25, 1999 OPEN MIKE No one appeared under open mike. Mayor Sullivan stated citizens need to be careful about parking cars on the street due to plowing. The snow plows go out after two (2) inches of snow have accumulated. Children playing in the snow banks along the streets need to be careful of the snow plows. Mayor Sullivan announced there will be a Town Center Committee meeting on Tuesday, February 2, 1999. The meeting will include a presentation of the Environmental Overlay for the Town Center. Mayor Sullivan stated that Senator Jane Krenz was in the City last week, ' nator. Krenz indicated she would like City staff to meet with her at the Capitol to discuss TIF issues. Another issue discussed was Equity Based Funding and what she can do help :Senator Kre.nz also spoke about a bill she is working on to move the authority relating to speed units within school zones to the local authority instead of the County. Council Member Dahl moved to close open mike at 6:35=p.. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAN TESCH Consideration of Depository, Lakeland National Bank - Mr. Tesch stated the addition of the Lakeland National Bank to the Ci % li t til depositories simply means that should the City decide to enter into financial tr tins nth this bank, the City will be able to do so. Staff recommended Lakeland National $ 'be added to the City's list of official depositories. Council Member Berges, of official City depositories unanimously. moved to approve the addition of Lakeland National Bank to the list ouncil Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried Consideration of Lead of Absence for General Maintenance Employee - Mr. Tesch stated that a long-time employee of the City has requested a one year leave of absence. Based on anticipated work load requirements, reason for the leave and staffing considerations, the City Administrator and Public Services Director are recommending a six (6) month leave of absence for this employee. Council Member Lyden moved to approve the six (6) month leave of absence. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Additional Annual Appointments - Mr. Tesch referred to a memo which outlines additional annual appointments. This will complete the Council's annual appointments with the exception of advisory boards position which will take place at the February 22, 1999 council meeting. 2