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COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 28, 1999 ($235,226.27 and $32,644.00) Approved Centennial Fire District Approved Mayor Sullivan reminded those present of the guidelines for audience participation in City Council meetings, emphasizing the need for respectful dialog. OPEN MIKE Mayor Sullivan welcomed everyone present to the new City Hall building. The City is very proud of the building and pleased to share it with all the residents of Lino Lakes. Mayor Sullivan reminded those present there are cards in the back of the room for residents to fill out if they have questions for staff. The cards should be left on the Administration desk and staff will contact the writer. Mayor Sullivan stated the City received an Achievement Award from the League of Cities recognizing the Town Center project. The plaque will be placed in the display area outside of the City offices. No one appeared under open mike. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAN TESC> Consideration of Temporary Wage Increase for Fi c Li Waite Smith - Ms. Paula Schloer and Ms. Lynn Francis are part-time employees inw - , ment. For the second year in a row, they are performing essential, higher level duties � m." s while the organization is without a Finance Director. Staff requested authorization Finance Director starts work. from the vacant position's sal increases would be $3,235.20. eir aries by 10 percent for the period of April 19, 1999, until a new st for the increase to both positions is $3.37 per hour and is available oth employees work full-time for 24 weeks the total cost for both salary Staff noted the representative of AFSCME understands the unique circumstances and concurs with the recommendation. Mayor Sullivan asked the Council to consider a 7% increase because a 10% increase is used for lead workers who perform in a supervisory position. Council Member Lyden moved to authorize a 10% salary increase for Ms. Paula Schloer and Ms. Lynn Francis for period of April 19, 1999, until a new Finance Director begins work. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Block Party Request, 200 Palomino Lane, Linda Waite Smith - A block party is planned on Palomino Lane on July 4th, starting at 3:00 p.m. and ending at 10:00 p.m. A parade will also be a feature of this block party. Staff referred to a map, which outlines the parade route. 2