Last City Council Meeting

Today's City Council Meeting was attended by Mayor Sue Hakes and Councilors Costello, Kennedy, Lenz and Sivertson.  Also present was Finance Director Kim Dunsmoor.  City Administrator Mike Roth and City Attorney Chris Hood were absent.

Open Forum
No member of the Public opted to speak at the Open Forum.

Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda was approved with no changes.

2011 Legal Fees
Council unanimously approved a $5/hour increase in the hourly fees to be paid to Flaherty & Hood, the legal firm representing the City of Grand Marais.  This increase was to occur for the year 2010, but Flaherty & Hood postponed the fee increase until 2011 because of the significant cuts to the City's LGA (Local Government Aid).

2011 Mileage Reimbursement Rate
Council voted unanimously to accept the Internal Revenue Service 2011 Standard Mileage Rates to calculate the costs of operating an automobile for City Business.  The rate was increased by $.01 to $.51.

Council & Staff Reports
Kay Costello reported that she will attend the next (2) Library Board Meetings on her own behalf.  Kay's term as a City Councilor expires this term, but she is committed to making a seamless transition from her position on the Library Board to the new City appointee.
Bill Lenz reported that the roof on the Municipal Pool is complete.  The Pool will re-open Monday, January 3 for use in the hot tub, sauna and kiddie pool.  The main pool will take some time to warm up, but is anticipated to be ready to use mid-January. 

Mark Your Calendars
Wednesday, January 12 at 4:30 pm, City Council Meeting