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SPECIAL MEETING
STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
July 19, 1989
4:30 P.M.
The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson.
Present:
Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim, and Mayor
Abrahamson.
Absent:
Councilmember Kimble
Also Present:
City Coordinator Kriesel
Finance Director Blazek
Public Safety Director Mawhorter
Fire Chief Seim
1990 BUDGET AND TAX LEVY
Finance Director Blazek discussed the budget and the 1990 tax levy with
the Council. Ms. Blazek explained a new law that required the City to
certify an estimated tax levy by August 1. Ms. Blazek recommended that
the City certify the maximum levy at this time and adjust the levy after
the budgets are adopted or after the actual tax levy needs are known. If
the tax levy was adjusted upward, the City would be penalized by losing
some of its Local Governmental Aid.
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The City Council also reviewed the budget requests of the Police Dept. and
the Fire Dept. The Police Dept. budget had only increased by 2-1/2%.
However, Public Safety Director Mawhorter said that the budget requests
did not include a new investigator position and the need for a Drug
Enforcement Officer which, if not approved, could result in the loss of
police services.
The budget for the Fire Dept. had a net dollar increase of $4,570. Fire
Chief Seim said that he would like the Council to consider promoting
certain full-time Firefighters in order to give them the rank that is
necessary to be in charge of the other Firefighting personnel, including
the Volunteer or part-time Firefighters. Presently, all of the full-time
Firefighters, except the Chief, are subordinate to some of the Volunteer
Officers. Mr. Seim did not think this was right. Mr. Kriesel asked the
Council to let him take a look at Mr. Seim's request and he will advise
the Council at a later date.
City Coordinator Kriesel gave the Council a list of tax forfeited property
that he recommended the City obtain for street, drainage and park open
space purposes.
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Stillwater City Council Minutes
Special Meeting
July 19, 1989
Tax Forfeited Properties
Motion by Councilmember BOdlovick, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt
the appropriate resolution to obtain certain tax-forfeited properties for
street drainage and park open space purposes. (Resolution No. 8115)
Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson
Nays - None
salart and Performance Review of Diane Blazek.
Clty oordinator Kriesel presented a six-month performance review of Diane
Blazek, Finance Director and recommended that the Council approve the
probationary period and increase Ms. Blazek's salary to $42,000 per year
effective July 1, 1989.
Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to adopt the
appropriate resolution approving the permanent employment of Diane Blazek as
Finance Director and increasing her salary to $42,000 per year. (Resolution
No. 8114).
Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson
Nays - None
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ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned at 6:00 P.M.
Resolutions:
No. 8114 - Permanent Employment of Diane Blazek as Finance Director.
No. 8115 - Acquisition of Certain Tax Forfeited Properties for Street,
Drainage and Park/Open Space.
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