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Page 11 • March 25, 1996 Mounds Vtew City Counctl MOTION/SECOND: LinkeBlanchard to appoint Joyce Pruitt to the position of Acting Community Development Director. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried It was suggested that a Resolution be prepared for the next City Council Meeting, compensating Joyce Pruitt for the additional responsiblities of her position as Acting Community Development Director and that such compensation be made retro-active. Julie Olson, 2663 Lake Court Circle, asked if the increase in water charges is a result of expenditures taken out of those funds for the construction of the Pedestrian Bridge, directly or indirectly. Mayor Linke explained that information and dollar figures could be attained by contacting the city offices. REPORTS• 1. Report of Council members: • u'ck: No Re ort. QL P Blanchard: No Report. Hankner: No Report. Trade: Ms. Trade stated on Thursday, Apri14, 1996 at 7:00 p.m., the Parks & Recreation Commission has invited people to come and discuss potential uses for the Woodcrest Park site. This will beheld at City Hall. Ms. Trade stated she spoke before the Community Education Advisory Board on Monday evening to update them on the city's possible purchase of the Be1Rae Ballroom. They were very positive about working with the city and would like locate programs in the city to serve the residents. If that facility is purchased, they would like to locate some of their programs in there. Ms. Trade thanked the staff for their extra efforts they have put forth in the search for a new City Administrator. 2. Report of Mayor Linke: Mayor Linke noted that the city unveiled a new banner that will be seen around the community which was put together by the marketing task force. The banner sign states the city's motto, Pride -Progress -Partnership. Mayor Linke, in defense of charges made on him by Ms. Hankner at the last meeting, offered the following. He stated his spouse is employed at the City of Mounds View, however this occurred nine months prior to the time he was elected into office. Furthermore, there have been other relatives of officials employed by the city at various times. He feels it is not a case of nepotism and that Ms. Hankner owes an apology to all those who she directed the statement to. The next City Council Meeting is scheduled for Monday, Apri18, 1996.