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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
SPECIAL
DECEMBER 13, 1989
1. Mayor Kuchera called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Members Present: Kuchera, Mayer, McKnight, Sprute, Galler.
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: Administrator Thompson.
2. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the 1990 Operating Budget. It was
the consensus that the Council would consider accepting the LAWCON Grant, but not
the employment agreement with Sergeant Churchill because the City Attorney was
not present.
3. MOTION by McKnight, second by Kuchera to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R102-89 accepting
the proposed LAWCON Grant and authorizing and directing the Mayor to sign the
appropriate agreements. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. The Council next considered the updated operating budget. Finance Director
Henneke noted the budget was not $17,152 under levy limit~which should be added
to the general fund via an increase in the transfer to capital equipment debt
transfer and reduced from the debt levy. Administrator Thompson recommended $4,000
be added to Solid Waste Part Time salaries and $5,000 to Solid Waste containers.
Parks and Recreation Director Bell noted that $5,000 should be transferred from
Fair Hills Park to Pine Knoll Park (1990) and $5,000 from Pine Knoll Park and
Fair Hills Park (1991) in the CIP. Public Works Director Kaldunski requested the
Council reconsider the purchase of a tractor and flail mower. MOTION by McKnight,
second by Galler to add $3,000 to Solid Waste - 90 gallon containers and $2,000 to
Solid Waste - 300 gallon containers. VOTING FOR: McKnight, Kuchera, Galler, Mayer.
AGAINST: Sprute. MOTION CARRIED.
5. Public Works Director Kaldunski stated that even though the Council eliminated
the tractor/flail mower, the weed problems would not go away. Mr. Kaldunski stated
that his Department would be forced to use an old mower. (According to Robert's
Rules of Order, only Councilmembers McKnight, Mayer or Sprute could bring the item
back for recommendation. The matter was not brought back for recommendation.)
6. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the staffing of the Solid Waste
Department. Administrator Thompson indicated the City could use additional part
time help, but recommended against hiring a full time employee until the Foreman's
position was settled by the Council. MOTION by Sprute, second by Kuchera to add
$4,000 to Part Time Salaries - Solid Waste. VOTING FOR: Kuchera, Mayer, Sprute.
AGAINST: Galler, McKnight. MOTION CARRIED.
7. Fire Chief Kuchera noted that $2,500 for hoses had inadvertently been cut from
his budget. Administrator Thompson stated that it was a mistake and should be in-
cluded, which would increase the proposed levy by $2,500. Fire Chief Kuchera
requested clarification regarding the $50/man clothing allowance. Finance Director
Henneke stated that he had just got the Fire Chief's memo and indicated it was
probably in benefits. Mr. Kuchera asked if the Explorer's wages were included.
Mr. Henneke stated it was included in salaries. Councilmember Sprute stated the
Council should take a look at boosting the City's share of the Fire Department's
Special Levy in 1991.
8. MOTION by Mayer, second by McKnight to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R102a-89
approving the 1990 Operating Budget, and certifying the 1989/payable 1990
Levy as follows:
APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
Debt
General
Special
Total
$255,119
931,707
5,288
$ 1,192,114
9. MOTION by Sprute, second by Galler to adjourn at 9:10 P.M. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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LaKy Thom son
City Administrator
Approved
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