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Mounds View City Council September 12, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 19 .Council approve City Administrator Ulrich's step increase from Step Four ($90,461.28/yr.) to Step Five ($95,222.40/yr.}, effective July 21, 2005. MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Stigney. To adopt Resolution 6620 Approving Step Adjustment for Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator. Councilmember Thomas read the resolution aloud. Mayor Marty stated he has not personally felt this position has been represented to its fullest. He stated he does not feel the Council has received adequate information or in a timely manner. Mayor Marty reviewed that at the Closed Session a week ago, discussion occurred about rules of and running Council meetings and a number of councilmembers had pointed out his shortcomings. Mayor Marty stated he knows he has many and is working to better run a meeting. However, at the closed session the discussion turned to Mr. Ulrich and some discussion was directed at him saying he could field a lot of the questions instead of having the Mayor answer them. Then the Mayor can conduct the meeting. Mayor Marty stated Mr. Ulrich is the paid executive and because of these concerns, he cannot support this motion. Ayes-4 Nay-1 (Marty) Motion carried. J. Resolution 6622 Accepting Proposal for Auction Services i City Administrator Ulrich explained that with the pending sale of the municipal golf course, it is recommended the City make some arrangements to sell fixed assets, furniture and equipment at auction. Some of the assets would be sold in advance at established prices to other public entitles .like other golf courses. The remaining items would be sold at auction. City Administrator Ulrich advised that Staff solicited proposals from six auction services. To date, one proposal and one inquiry have been received. The Council recently established Thursday, September 29, 2005, as the last day of golf operations. Closing on the land is expected to occur on September 30, 2005, or the first week of October. By agreement, the City has 30 days to remove the golf course assets from the site. City Administrator Ulrich stated the Fahey proposal for auction services was based upon a closing date for the golf course of September 22, 2005. With the date being .extended to September 29, 2005, the auction date would be moved to the week of October 17, 2005. The auction company is okay with that adjustment and has a 9% commission charge for their services. He advised that the other company quoted a 10% commission. The Fahey commission includes clerking and servicing the auction, including pre-auction set up. The City would be responsible for actual advertising costs not to exceed $4,800, which will be deducted from the proceeds. City Administrator Ulrich stated it is recommended that the Council adopt Resolution 6622 accepting the proposal for auction services and authorizing Staff to enter into an agreement for such services. The proposal would reflect an auction date of the week of October 17, 2005, and