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1 January 27, 20 Mr. Lotter responded the cards are issued to personnel who regularly make purchases. The purchasing Card has bean determined to be the most efficient way to pay expenses. Councilmember Bauman questioned the efficiency of processing both purchasing cards and check requests. Councilrnember Bauman agrees the checks and balances are acceptable, but feels the spending is excessive. Manager Lotter responded that he feels overall this is a good program, and if there was disagi eanernt with the program, council could discuss at a future worksessionn. Councilmember Bauman thanked Mr. Lotter for the presentation, and answering her questions. Mayor Larson commented that he reviewed the receipts and statements and was comfortable with the process. No action taken. Commission Liaison Reports, .Announcements and Updates City MR ex Dean Lotter Mr. Lotter reported the Teambuilding retreat is scheduled for January 29h and January 30'x. The Teamster negotiations will be entering mediation. Neighborhood meetings are approaching, and will be held 4 consecutive weeks, the first one will be at Totem Pole Park at 6:30, January 29, 2008. The agenda will focus on various comparisons with other comparable cities in the area. Councilmember Mary Buhr Councilmember Burg reported the next Economic Development Commission meeting is scheduled for February 3'd at 7:00 am. Coundhnemher David Phillips Councilmember Phillips reported the Planning Commission will likely be looking at the City's current Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan, in the event that planning applications decrease. The Northwest Quadrant Financial Task Force will be meeting February 2' to review the recent Market Study conducted. Coundhnember Sharon Doffm� Councilm.ber Doffing reported there will be a joint meeting February 9" with the Northwest Quadrant Financial Task Force to review the recent Market Study conducted The next Public Safety Commission meeting is scheduled for January 28'x. At 6:30 at the Public Safety Center. Congratulations were extended to Officer Trevor Hamdorf on his recent completion of his Master's degree. Councilmember Gina Bauman Councilmember Bauman, reported the Park & Rea e<ntion & Enviror mental commission will next meet February 3'd at 7:00 pm, the trails sub-comrnittee will meet at 5:30 on February P. The spring brochure will be delivered to residents the week of february 9�b. The annual spring tree sale will be featured in the brochure, as well as on the City's web site. Councilmernber Bauman met with a Boy Scout troop at City Hall on January 2e She discussed some of the aspects of City government with them. Mayor Larson Mayor Larson had nothing to report. )9 Page 4 of 5 Co"UTissiorILMM Reno Oh Am�ouncements and Ud