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, � i i Council Member Nelson questioned whether fees and permits were determined based on actual administrative costs. Mr. March stated that administrative costs have increased and that is the basis for increasing fees. The City could be challenged if fees and permits do not follow actual expenses. Mayor Swedberg indicated he does not understand the fee schedule and suggested Council hold a deeper discussion on this matter at a future date. Mr. March suggested a workshop session and asked that Staff be made aware of any issues the Mayor would like researched. Mayor Swedberg questioned whether the current fee schedule would remain in place if this Resolution were tabled for further discussion. Mr. Hoeft indicated the City has a fee schedule that would apply if this new Resolution is not approved. Fees have to have a rational relationship to the costs involved but it is a bit arbitrary as it is very difficult to determine the exact costs for services. Council Member Broussard Vickers suggested Mayor Swedberg speak to Staff concerning questions on the fee schedule indicating she did not see the need for an entire workshop on the issue. Council Member Nelson stated she would like to have the Resolution passed to make the increase in park dedication fees effective. She concurred with Mayor Swedberg on having a workshop. Council Member Capra noted in looking over the fee schedule she noticed there is a dance fee she was unaware of which will apply to the Cub Scout Dance this weekend. Council Member Capra suggested Council adopt the Resolution and revise it at a later time if deemed it appropriate. Mr. March noted the next quarterly utility billing would be affected if Council waited for approval. Motion bv Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded bv Council Member Capra to approve Resolution 01-001 as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 6. 2001 Appointments (Resolution #O1-002� Mayor Swedberg asked Mr. Hoeft if it were possible to designate a rotating Acting ' Mayor. Mr. Hoeft indicated it would be permissible to do so, but administratively it may be hard to track. �, Consensus was to appoint Council Member Travis as Acting Mayor. Council Member Broussard Vickers expressed her desire to continue as Council Liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council Member Capra stated she was willing to serve as the Council Liaison to the � Cable Commission but has a conflict through the month of April and would not be Page 14 of 18