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COUNCIL MINUTES August 24, 2015 <br />APPROVED <br />Resolution No. 15-82, Approving Premise Permit <br />for Charitable Gambling at Elwood's Approved <br />Resolution No. 15-84, Approving a 1-4 Day Temporary <br />On -Sale Liquor License for the Lino Lakes Lions Club <br />Prime Rib Dinner Approved <br />Approve Application for Exempt Permit for Lawful <br />Gambling conducted by Knights of Columbus #9005 Approved <br />August 10, 2015 Special Work Session Minutes <br />Resolution No. 15-85, Tobacco License for Northway <br />Tobacco 2, Inc. <br />FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT <br />Approved <br />Approved <br />2A) Resolution No. 15-83, Authorizing Issuance of the 2015B Certificates of Indebtedness - <br />Administrator Karlson explained that the resolution authorizes issuance of certificates relating to two <br />series of equipment purchases. He reviewed the amount of the certificates, the schedule for purchase <br />of the equipment, and the interest costs. <br />Mayor Reinert noted that the city will receive a certain amount of turn -out gear from the Centennial <br />Fire District as the city moves to its own department. How does that equipment fit into the purchase <br />of new equipment? Public Safety Director Swenson explained that the turn -out gear stays with the <br />firefighter to whom it was issued and so would be coming to the city with firefighters who transfer <br />from the fire district. Regarding the SCBA, they will require replacement to meet current standards. <br />Council Member Stoesz asked about the interest rate of 1.5 percent. Mr. Karlson explained that <br />there is an internal fund loan involved. <br />The council confirmed that the levy to pay for a portion of the debt could be canceled if grant funds <br />are received for certain gear (a grant application is outstanding). The mayor noted that the council <br />could also use future savings to return funds to the taxpayers. <br />Council Member Roeser moved to approve Resolution No. 15-83 as presented. Council Member <br />Kusterman seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. <br />ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT <br />There was no report from the Administration Department. <br />PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT <br />4A) Authorization to Hire Paid On -Call Fire Personnel- Police Chief Swenson requested <br />council authorization to hire Brooke Jacobson . She has passed through the department's thorough <br />hiring process and would begin her training almost immediately. <br />2 <br />