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I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 II 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 13 ,20 13 Page 3 for July-December estimated at $3,670 ,000. He advised that average net income from January- June in 2009-2011 was $184,580 and 2013 net income for the same time period is $216,286. He stated that projected net income for July-December is $277,791 for a total projected net income for 2013 of$494,077. He discussed 2013 accomplishments including beverage alcohol server training and store security training and the liquor stores passed the alcohol compliance check. He stated that Liquor Operations was recently awarded the Lillie Suburban Newspapers Reader 's Choice Awards for best wine and best beer selection. He discussed the increased social media footprint including Facebook , Twitter, 4 Square, and Yelp. He announced the Silver Lake Village event on September 14 ,2013, and the annual beer event in October and wine event in November. He also reminded residents about an event on Saturday, August Ith, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Marketplace store with five breweries on hand for a small ta s ting . Councilmember Roth indicated that new software was installed approximately one year ago to help with sales and the City also updated it s financial software. He asked if Liquor Operations has seen any benefits with this new software, e.g., providing more accurate analysis of data. Liquor Operations Manager Larson advised that final installation of the software will be completed tomorrow and agreed to provide an update once the software is tested. Mayor Faust expressed the City Council's thanks to Liquor Operations Manager Larson for the update and to all the Liquor Operations staff for their efforts. C. Resolution 13-061; a Resolution Approving a Shared Services Agreement with the City of Birchwood Village for City Clerk and Treasurer Services. Mark Casey, City Manager, presenting. City Manager Casey presented a proposed shared services agreement between the City of St. Anthony and City of Birchwood Village for city clerk and treasurer responsibilities. He explained the City currently provides utility billing services and there is now an opportunity to provide finance and city clerk duties for an interim period of 90 days during which time the City will provide an assessment, including a review of needed services and recommending a long term organizational structure for Birchwood Village. He indicated that staff would come back to the City Council with a recommendation following the interim period, including whether the City should continue to provide City Clerk and Treasurer services to Birchwood Village. Councilmember Jenson asked if existing staff will be used during the interim period and whether additional staff would be required if the agreement is extended. City Manager Casey replied that existing staff will provide services to Birchwood Village during the interim period. He stated that staff will discuss any additional staffing requirements with the City Council if the agreement is extended. Mayor Faust stated this is intended as a 90-day pilot project and the City will be reimbursed for all staff time and mileage , including hourly wages and benefits, at no cost to residents. Motion by Councilmember Roth , seconded by Council member Jenson , to approve Resolution 13-061; a Resolution Approving a Shared Services Agreement between the City of St. Anthony Village and the City of Birchwood Village for City Clerk and Treasurer Responsibilities.