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COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 26, 1999 OPEN MIKE Mr. Fritz Johnson, President of the Lino Lakes Chamber of Commerce, came forward and gave the Council an update on the progress of the organization of the new Chamber. A brochure has been developed and all Lino Lakes businesses interested in becoming a member are welcome. The Chamber has been established to support economic development, which is crucial to this City. The Chamber has established a Public Policy Committee to informally interview persons interested in running for City Council or the Mayor's office this fall. Anyone wishing to be interviewed can call the Chamber of Commerce and set up an appointment. The Chamber will stick to the issues and will not endorse any candidate. No one else appeared under open mike. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAN TESCH Presentation of Plaques to Planning & Zoning Board Member Environmental Board Members Who Have Given Many Y Mayor Sullivan - Mayor Sullivan presented a plaque to Mr. years of membership on the Park Board. She thanked hi community Members, and o the City, cognizing his six (6) of service to the Mr. Schmidt came forward and thanked trecognition. He asked that the Council continue to support the City . �w 'i' ar Board. Plaques for other former me • s ark oard, Planning and Zoning Board and the Environment Board will be o g, recipients. Mayor Sullivan stated ;ti"; ff recommended that one City employee should be specially recognized for her hard elating to the completion of the new City Hall. She presented a plaque to Ms. Mary Alic Divine and thanked her. Centennial Fire District Year 2000 Proposed Budget, Milo Bennett - Chief Bennett presented the 2000 Fire District Budget that was presented to the Fire District Steering Committee. That Committee recommended that the budget be brought to the each City Council for their review and approval. The budget contains a 2.72% increase over the 1999 Budget and will again allow the cost per citizen to decrease slightly. Council Member Lyden moved to approve the 2000 Centennial Fire District budget, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Authorize Hiring of Replacement City Clerk/Treasurer, Dan Tesch - Several months ago, staff was authorized to begin the process of finding a replacement for the City Clerk -Treasurer who will be retiring at the end of the year. 2