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Mayor Wilharber mentioned that other city council chambers are equipped with monitors for the Council, viewing audience and for cable casting. The Council discussed installing monitors on the Council table and then the Council took the following action: Motion by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Travis to direct Councilmember Sweeney to research viable options in regards to Council table monitors. Nelson, Travis, Mayor Wilharber, Brenner - aye, Sweeney abstained. Motion carried. Municipal Clerks and Finance Officers - Board of Directors Ms. Gaustad stated that she has been the Region IV vice-president for the Municipal Clerks and Finance Officers Association (MCFOA) for the past three years. Moreover, she felt the experience, professional development, networking opportunities and City recognition will continue to benefit the City. Ms. Gaustad requested the City consider the request to continue in the stated effort as vice-president and if available the Treasurer. Motion by Councilmember Sweeney, seconded by Councilmember Travis to authorize Ms. Gaustad to continue on the MCFOA Board of Directors. Motion carried unanimously. IX. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the 1999 Commercial Rubbish Licenses Motion by Councilmember Brenner, seconded by Councilmember Travis to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried unanimously. K. COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Wilharber reported that Todd Gleason, Mike Jenson, Jarrod Guy, Ron Nelson and Ivan Pruitt interviewed for three corporal positions with the Circle Pines - Lexington Police Department. Mayor Wilharber shared that he sat in on an interview panel with Representatives from: Blaine, Anoka County, Rick Anderson from Circle Pines and Mike Pitchfork from Lexington. Mayor Wilharber, Councilmember Brenner, and Mr. March attended the Fire Steering Committee meeting wherefore, the action was taken to authorize six (6) signers on checks. Mayor Wilharber mentioned the Fire Department plans to send out for bids on a new pumper truck with a ladder (65 ft. ladder - same chassis) since the department is anticipating the funds will be available by year end. The Commission plans to purchase the Police Chief a new Ford Explorer since the currently used vehicle has 76,000 miles on it. The Fire Department submitted statistics, and the Fire Chiefwill give an update at a future council meeting. Mayor Wilharber noted that the Chief has been employed since 1990 and was granted a 3% salary increase. X. ADMINISTRATORS REPORT Mr. March gave a presentation on phase one of LaMotte Park and a Cooperative trailway linkage grant. The entire estimated project cost is $31,000 for the trails. The city has received letters of support from the County and City Engineer which will be submitted to the State in hopes of receiving grant monies. Mr. March commented that the City reserves the right to deny the grant monies. Page 4 of 5