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FINANCE COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 20, 2004
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the
Council Conference Room located at Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main
Street, Auburn, Washington. Committee members present included Chair
Backus, Vice Chair Lynn Norman, and Member Roger Thordarson. Also
present were Mayor Peter B. Lewis, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Human
Resources/Risk Management Director Brenda Heineman, Finance
Director Shelley Coleman, Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher,
and Deputy City Clerk Cathy Richardson.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of the September 7, 2004 Finance Committee meeting.
Vice Chair Norman moved and Member Thordarson seconded to
approve the September 7,2004 minutes.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0.
III. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Vouchers
1. Claims
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Claims check numbers 334241 through 334629 in the
amount of $2,366,681.81 and dated September 20, 2004.
2. Payroll
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Payroll check numbers 509633 to 509809 in the amount of
$671,250.43 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $936,989.68 for a grand total of $1,608,240.11 for
the pay period covering September 2, 2004 to September
15, 2004.
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Committee members briefly discussed claims voucher
numbers 334249, 334319, 334397, 334425, 334470,
334500, 334532, 334574, 334582, and 334614.
Vice Chair Norman moved and Member Thordarson
seconded to approve the consent items.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0.
IV. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinance No. 5870
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An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Sections 2.03.040, 2.63.110, 2.63.113,
2.63.180 and 2.63.190 of the Auburn City Code, and repealing
Sections 2.63.111 and 2.63.112 of the Auburn City Code relating to
appointed official leaves
Vice Chair Norman moved and Member Thordarson seconded to
recommend approval of Ordinance No. 5870.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0.
B. Resolution No. 3736
01.7
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving the Interlocal Agreements between King County cities
and Yakima County, Washington, for jail administration and
services
Vice Chair Norman moved and Member Thordarson seconded to
recommend approval of Resolution No. 3736.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0.
C. Resolution No. 3764
A2.1.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreements with
Springbrook Software, Inc.
Vice Chair Norman moved and Member Thordarson seconded to
recommend approval of Resolution No. 3764.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0.
D. Resolution No. 3765
A3.9.7
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City
and the International Association of Fire Fighters' Local #1352 for
2005-2007
Vice Chair Norman moved and Member Thordarson seconded to
recommend approval of Resolution No. 3765.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0.
v. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Hotel/Motel Tax
Director Coleman reviewed the membership of the Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee and also the budget and administration of the
lodging tax revenue. Funds can only be used to promote tourism
within the City of Auburn. The Auburn Area Chamber of
Commerce manages the funds and strategizes marketing efforts
through the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. A final budget
amendment will be forthcoming relating to the appropriation of
funds to cover marketing costs.
Director Coleman distributed three newspapers displaying "Stay &
Play in Auburn, Washington", which are distributed in the Yakima,
Wenatchee, and Tri Cities areas, and also a "Stay & Play in
Auburn, Washington" brochure, which is distributed throughout the
state.
Vice Chair Norman suggested adding some type of discount
coupon from various businesses to the "Stay & Play in Auburn,
Washington" brochures for tourists who present the brochure when
making purchases at those businesses.
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VI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the
meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
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APPROVED THE 'L DAY OF OCTOBER, 2004
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Cathy Ric a dson, Deputy City Clerk
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