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COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 28, 2003 APPROVED 96 City Administrator Linda Waite Smith advised that Police Officer Nabil Gubash has submitted his io97 resignation from the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department to pursue other interests. She noted 98 Officer Gubash was still a probationary employee, which indicates he has been with the city for less 99 than a year. 100 101 Councilmember Dahl moved to accept the resignation of Officer Gubash. Councilmember O'Donnell 102 seconded the motion. 103 104 Motion carried unanimously. 105 106 B. Acceptance of Utility Billing Clerk Resignation/Retirement 107 108 City Administrator Linda Waite Smith advised that Celine Syfko, a part-time Utility Billing Clerk has 109 resigned her position with the city. She indicated since the funding for this position comes from 110 utility funds and not the general fund, they have begun the search for a replacement. 111 112 Councilmember Carlson moved to accept the resignation of Celine Syfko. Councilmember 113 O'Donnell seconded the motion. 114 115 Motion carried unanimously. 116 117 C. Acceptance of City Administrator Resignation 118 119 Mayor Bergeson indicated it is with regret that he reports the resignation of City Administrator Waite •120 Smith. He thanked her for her years of service and wished her well as she moves on to a new City 121 Administrator position in the City of Jordan. 122 123 City Administrator Waite Smith commented she wanted to make it clear she loves Lino Lakes, but it 124 is three hours too far from her home, while Jordan is only 10 minutes. 125 126 Councilmember Reinert moved, with regret, to accept the resignation of Linda Waite Smith. 127 Councilmember Dahl seconded the motion. 128 129 Councilmember Dahl concurred with the Mayor's comments in saying thank you for everything Ms. 130 Waite Smith has done. She stated Ms. Waite Smith came to Lino Lakes about the same time she 131 came into office, and was always helpful in answering questions as Councilmember Dahl learned her 132 role. She asked for clarification on the date of separation, as she was of the understanding it would be 133 mid-September. 134 135 City Administrator Waite Smith indicated her employment agreement calls for a 60 -day notice, which 136 would be September 10. She indicated there are several things to handle before then, including the 137 budget and four labor contracts, so the agreement made is that she can leave, but will come back to 138 assist with these issues, as well as help to recruit a replacement. 139 140 Councilmember Dahl indicated she has two reports on this, and one states that Dan Tesch will be the 141 interim City Administrator until a replacement is found. City Administrator Waite Smith advised a 142 resolution will be brought to the last City Council meeting she attends to appoint a replacement. •143 3