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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
JULY 1, 1985
1. Mayor Akin called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Members Present: Akin, Kelly, Mayer, Orr, Sprute.
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Gorgos.
2. Motion by Sprute, second by Orr to approve the agenda with the following changes:
1. Presentation of an update of the comparable worth study.
APIF, motion carried.
3. Motion by Sprute, second by Akin to approve the minutes of the June 17, 1985
regular meeting with the correction that Member Kelly seconded the motion under
paragraph 11. APIF, motion carried.
4. It was the consensus of the City Council to approve the minutes of the June 18,
1985 special session, and the June 19, 1985 special session.
5. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R43-85 approving the
plans and specifications for the 1985 Sealcoating Project and Ordering the Adver-
tisement for Bids. APIF, motion carried.
6. The City Council next considered the proposed population forecast by the
Metropolitan Council. Administrator Thompson presented arguments relating to the
methods used by the Metropolitan Council to determine population forecasts. Mayor
Akin stated that other factors such as community amenities and services should also
be considered. Mayor Akin also stated that there appeared to be no correlation
between comparable cities. Motion by Sprute, second by Mayer directing staff to
forward the comments outlined in the Administrator's memo dated June 28, 1985 and
the comments stated by Mayor Akin relating to the Metropolitan Council population
forecast. APIF, motion carried.
7. It was the consensus of the City Council that the Administrator prepare a
brief explanation of the goals and priorities of the City Council for Council
consideration.
8. The City Council next considered a recommendation by Park and Recreation
Director Jim Bell relating to the reorganization of the Park and Recreation Department.
Mr. Bell recommended that the Rec Tech II and Rec Tech III positions be replaced
by a Facilities Maintenance Manager and Park/Equipment Maintenance Manager. This
change would eliminate one level of supervision, and specialize the positions.
It was Mr. Bell's recommendation that the salary range for the Facilities Maintenance
Manager be $9 per hour to $10.10 per hour and the Park/Equipment Maintenance Manager
be paid within a range of $8.50 per hour to $9.60 per hour. It was also the
recommendation that Don Hayes fill the position of PartiEquipment Maintenance
Manager at $9.60 per hour. Motion by Orr, second by Kelly to approve the reor-
ganization plan as submitted by Park and Recreation Manager Jim Bell in the
June 28, 1985 memo. APIF, motion carried.
9. Motion by Kelly, second by Mayer to advertise for the position of Facilities
Maintenance Manager. APIF, motion carried.
10. Motion by Sprute, second by Orr to appoint Don Hayes as the Park/Equipment
Maintenance Manager at a salary of $9.60 per hour. APIF, motion carried.
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11. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to approve the consent agenda as follows:
1. Approve request by Administration to attend a seminar.
2. Approve an application for display and consumption permit
for the arena.
3. Approve the contractors payment for the fire station.
4. Approve payment of the bills as submitted.
APIF, motion carried.
12. It was the consensus of the City Council that individual members meet with
the compensation study consultant by appointment on July 8, 1985 between the hours
of 3:00 and 7:00 P.M. .
13. Motion by Sprute, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R44-85
the plans and specifications for the Rambling River Trail Extension.
carried.
ordering
APIF, motion
14. It was the consensus of the City Council that the Fire Department not be
involved in the razing of the house located on 617 Spruce Street.
15. Motion by Kelly, second by Sprute to adjourn at 8:25 P.M. APIF, motion
carried.
Respectfully submitted,
City Administrator
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