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City Council Minutes December 14, 1998 Page 2 Joe Schuster- Planning Commission Patti Wahlroos - Planning Commission and HRA Lana Huberfy - Park and Recreation Dana Anderson - Park and Recreation Eleanor Holm - Library Leslie Anderson - Library geraldine Graham - Library 5. Open Mike No one appeared for open mike. 6.1. Discussion on 12/7/98 Truth in Taxation Presentation - Chad McCoy, ERAHS Student City Administrator Pat Klaers introduced Chad McCoy, an Elk River High School Senior working under the "school to work" program. Chad discussed the truth in taxation presentation recently given by staff. Chad presented the Council with some ideas on how to improve the presentation as outlined in his 12/8/98 memo. 6.3. GFOA Finance Award City Administrator Pat Klaers indicated that the City has received the Certificate of Achievement (COA) for the 9th consecutive year. Lori Johnson recognized and thanked the rest of the finance staff for their effods in attaining this award. Mayor Duitsman presented the award to Lori Johnson and thanked her and the finance department for their efforts. 6.7. Discuss 1999 Bud,clef & Tax Levy City Administrator Pat Klaers discussed whether the Council had any changes to the tax resolution or the budget. Mayor Duitsman offered some comments on possible reductions in the budget. It was the consensus of the Council that there be no changes in the proposed fax levy resolution. 6.4. Fire Department By-Law Chan,qes Fire Chief Bruce West indicated that the Elk River Fire Department and its By-Law Committee has made some changes fo the Fire Department and Ambulance By- Laws. The areas of change include sexual harassment, membership, and ambulance service. Bruce West reviewed the changes with the Council QS outlined in his 12/14/98 report. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADOPT THE BY-LAW CHANGES PROPOSED BY FIRE CHIEF. COIJNCILMEMBER THOMPSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.