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City Council Minutes November 6, 2023 Page 7 of 8 Council Member Pederson brought up a discussion of the Trailside Lots and stated that has completely fallen off the radar, partially due to the economy and interest rates. He says to get things back on track, he doesn't want to undercut others, but could promote the water and sewer being done already. Kim Churack said they would be happy to take some of this on to get some of these lots sold. Nick Roy gave an update on the status of the police department bid for the remodel downstairs. He hasn't gotten anything back from the contractor yet, but it is in the process. Mr. Roy also gave an update on Firewatch Way and Coleman Drive. There is not much that has changed, currently. 10.2. Budget Update Ms. Duus gave an update on the budget and Council Member's previous request to decrease the budget by approximately $200,000. Mr. Roy addressed the $150,000 budget for road projects, stating the actual cost was $48,000, so that helped bring the budget closer to what was asked for. Ms. Duus stated the proposed budget still includes the 10 percent increase in wages as requested by Council Members and includes a 100 percent health insurance option quoted by Harlan Johnson. Council Member Pederson reviewed revenues and the percentages and changes with previous couple of years and the 2024 projections. Council Member Pederson then questioned whether not having the SRO contract in place, would in return limit overtime of officers, to help offset decrease in revenue. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed insurance plans. The proposal includes the current plan with the extra expense covered by the employee, but the addition of 100 percent premium coverage from the city but with a higher deductible. Council Member Pederson then proposed to add the option of an opt out. After discussion, Council Members thought an opt out option of $250 per month would still save the city money in the end. Council Member Clement suggested reaching out to the City of Breezy Point to get the amount that they pay. It was then discussed, which role would be working with the police department and how the duties would be split up between the city office and police department office. 10.3. City Administrator Position Mr. Spiczka reviews the personnel committee recommendations for the City Administrator position, as well as movement of Public Works Lead to Public Works Supervisor. The recommendations are to appoint Angie Duus to City