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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 3, 2012 Page 2 of 6 participate in the event on August 9 through 12, 2012. They especially thanked the city for its continued support and for supporting the event for the past 36 years. Council Member Smith thanked the Jaycees for all of the work they do in the community and expressed her appreciation for the event for the city’s residents. PRESENTATIONS None CONSENT AGENDA 2. Approve Payment of Disbursements in the Amount of $130,984.61 3. Approve Resolution 2012-32 Designating Certified Building Official and Approval of Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Hugo 4. Approve Building Official Position, Posting and Recruitment 5. Proclaim August 9 through 12, 2012, Huff ’n Puff Days 6. Approve Temporary Liquor License for Lake Elmo Jaycees MOTION: Council Member Pearson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 7: 2011 FINAL AUDIT REPORT REVIEW Finance Director Bendel reported the 2011 Final Audit Report had been received and introduced Matt Voss of Abdo, Eick and Meyers, LLP. He provided a brief summary of the City’s financial statement and reviewed the specifics of the management letter with the council. City Administrator Zuleger recognized Finance Director Bendel for her hard work in getting the city’s financial records into shape for the audit, and acknowledged the additional hours and weekends spent during this time. The City Council expressed appreciation for staff’s hard work as well. MOTION: Council Member Pearson moved to accept the 2011 Year End Annual Finance Report and Management Letter. Council Member Emmons seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. ITEM 8: ORDINANCE 2012-60 ADOPTING MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SALARIES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2013 Administrator Zuleger requested Council consider adopting the proposed ordinance compensating the council and mayor by raising the annual salaries. He explained that this was originally requested by the Council for consideration in November 2011 and presented by previous Interim Administrator Dawson. The ordinance failed with a 3-2 vote. City Administrator Zuleger stated a comparative study was included in the packet, and that a reasonable and adequate salary adjustment was being presented. Mayor Johnston spoke in support of the salary increase and stated although he voted against the increase in 2011, he has since heard much support for the increase in discussions with various residents. He added the compensation is minimal comparatively to the time involved in the position.