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SPECIAL MEETING
STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
January 31, 1989
4:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson.
Present: Counci1members Bod1ovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim
and Mayor Abrahamson
Absent: None
Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel
City Attorney Magnuson
Recording Secretary Schaubach
Press: Sharon Baker, Stillwater Gazette
Julie Kink, st. Croix Valley Press
CITIZEN COMPLAINT AGAINST POLICE OFFICER
Mr. Phil Marrette appeared before the Council to request
copies of the internal investigation by the Stillwater Police
Department, and copies of reports from the State Patrol and
Washington County Attorney's Office.
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City Attorney Magnuson stated that once a determination is
made in an internal investigation, all data in support of
that determination becomes public record, and therefore would
be available to Mr. Marrette.
DISCUSSION OF GARBAGE RATES
Council met with Jim Junker, Junker Sanitation, to discuss a
possible increase in garbage rates. Mr. Junker informed
Council that tipping fees at the Newport scale house will be
increased from $36.48 to $47.89 per ton effective April 1,
1989. Staff has recommended an increase of $2.00 in the
regular rate (to $14.65) and $.85 in the senior rate (to
$11.25). These rates would be effective April 1, 1989 and
would remain through the end of the year if the tipping fees
were not increased.. Also discussed was the Drop-off
Recycling Center, and incentives for citizens to recycle.
Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Counci1member
Bod1ovick to direct staff to prepare for a first reading of an
ordinance increasing garbage rates at the February 7, 1989
Council meeting. (All in favor)
Motion
Farrell
subsidy
by Councilmember Bod1ovick, seconded
approving a six-month contract with
of $1.00 per household.
by Counci1member
Goodwill for a
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Council
legality
citizens
directed City Attorney Magnuson to investigate the
of the City donating money for a monthly drawing for
who participate in recycling.
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Special Meeting
January 31, 1989
(Council took a 5-minute break and reconvened at 6:00 p.m.)
DISCUSSION OF TEAM BUILDING WORKSHOP
Council set March 4, 1989 for a City Council workshop with
Peter Cotton, Municipal Consultant. City Coordinator Kriesel
will check on the availability of a meeting room at the
Lowell Inn.
OTHER BUSINESS
Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by
Opheim, approving Public Safety Director
participation in a management development program
$600. (All in favor)
Councilmember
Mawhorter's
at a cost of
Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember
Opheim approving City employees' attendance at a meeting on
February 16, 1989, at 2:00 p.m. to discuss a deferred
compensation plan. (All in favor)
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Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember
Bod10vick to adopt the appropriate Resolution approving severance
pay for Dan Mosiman. (Resolution No. 80~1)
Ayes - Counci1members Bod1ovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim, and
Mayor Abrahamson
Nays - None
DISCUSSION OF DEPARTMENT HEAD SALARIES
City Coordinator Kriesel distributed worksheets with
recommended Department Head salaries based on regression
analysis and comparable worth studies. Council discussed the
recommended salaries and requested that Mr. Kriesel prepare a
regression analysis based on projected 1989 salaries.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Counci1member
Bod1ovick to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. and reconvene in
executive session to discuss negotiation strategy on expired
labor agreements. (All in favor)
Resolutions:
No. 8201 - Approving severance pay for Dan Mosiman
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stillwater City Council Minutes
Special Meeting
January 31, 1989
Submitted by
Shelly Schaubach
Recording Secretary
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