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AMEN DED/APPROVED: 01103/06 that although one would not charge us for it. Administrator Rafferty said it is a good deal and an appropriate approach so current taxpayers do not bear the burden; no up front dollars are used, This is the better plan for the city financially. M/S/P, DeLapp/Johnson, To award financing the new pumper/tanker through the issuance of G.O. Equipment by Northland Securities, Inc. VOTE: 4:0. B. Grant Funds Depository Account The Finance Director explained the separation of accounting for Grant Funds for the Tablyn Park/Lake Elmo Heights Water Project. M/S/P, Conlin/Johnson, to approve Resolution 2005-146 authorizing a Grant Fund Depository Account. The Administrator said 3M will make deposits to the account. VOTE: 4:0. C. Monthly Operating Report The Finance Director said this is not the final report for the year because there are a few days left in December. Councilmember Johnson commended staff for keeping council updated to areas of concern the last six months. 6. New Business A. Planning and Parks Commission Appointments The Administrator explained that several commissioner terms expire and four commissioners will have to be looked at as new applicants after having served two terms. M, DeLapp, To reappoint Planning Commissioners who have not yet served two terms. MOTION WITHDRAWN. M/S/P, Johnson/DeLapp, To accept applications for Planning Commission and Parks Commission until January 10, and to set appointments with applicants for interviews at the January 10, 2006 Council Workshop. To appoint Bob Helwig, Kathy Sedro, and David Steele to retain their current positions and offices until a decision is reached by Council and appointments have been made at the Council Meeting on January 17, 2006. Planning Chairman Helwig stated there is a Planning Commission meeting and their election of officers prior to that second Council Meeting. City Attorney Filla said the Code says Election of Officers takes place for the Planning Commission at their first meeting in January, and if the Council feels it is for the good of the City, they can postpone that election process until all Planning Commission positions have been filled. VOTE: 4:0. Councilmember Johnson asked staff to provide this information sooner to allow more time for advertising and consideration. B. Mayor -Four Year Term Administrator Rafferty explained the process for changing the term of mayor. If the Lake Elmo City Council Meeting Minutes of December 20, 2005