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<br />Mayor Gamec expressed concern about things done during the year such as bus service, and <br />there was a possibility Councilmembers could put together $25.00 each. <br /> <br />Assistant City Administrator Nelson indicated she did present this idea to other Council <br />Members as a special appreciation for employee service. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec asked Ms. Nelson if there was any idea about proposed cost. <br /> <br />Assistant City Administrator Nelson stated that the budget for Mr. Norman's event was not to <br />exceed $500. She stated that in past years, there has just been food but it is always nice to have <br />some type of entertainment. She suggested a casino night or something similar not to exceed <br />$1,500 for the holiday event. She stated that both of these events would take place at Wells. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig stated that he felt this was very important. Mr. Elvig stated that City <br />Administrator Norman has done a good job for the City over the last nine years. Mr. Elvig stated <br />he would like to keep the tradition alive. <br /> <br />Councilmember Strommen concurred with Councilmember Elvig. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to authorize a budget of <br />$1,500 for the City of Ramsey employee holiday event. <br /> <br />Further discussion: Councilmember Jeffrey asked for clarification whether the cash amount <br />would go above and beyond the $1,500 or whether it would go to defray a budget of $1,500. <br />Mayor Gamec stated that if the Councilmembers donated, it would go towards reducing the <br />$1,500 budget limit and to be paid by check. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Jeffrey, Pearson, and <br />Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmembers Cook and Olson <br /> <br />Assistant City Administrator Nelson asked about the next City Council Work Session date <br />looking into the new year. Ms. Nelson inquired whether Council Members had a preference for <br />January 2 or January 9. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated he would forego January 2 in favor of January 9. <br /> <br />Councilmember Strommen asked if a Work Session could be done before the regular City <br />Council meeting. <br /> <br />Consensus of the Council was to start the Work Session on January 9 at 5:30 p.m. <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Jeffrey, seconded by Councilmember Strommen, to adjourn. <br /> <br />Special City Council / December 21,2006 <br />Page 7 of8 <br />