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SPECIAL MEETING
STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
July 28, 1987
4:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson.
Present:
Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Kimble, Opheim and Mayor
Abrahamson.
Absent:
None
Also Present:
City Coordinator Kriesel
Finance Director Caruso
Press:
Lee Ostrom, Stillwater Gazette
Carol DeWolf, St. Croix Valley Press
Others:
John Stein, representing Minnesota Transportation Museum.
WORKER'S COMPENSATION WORKSHOP
The Worker's Compensation meeting has been reset for August 11, 1987.
FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
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Ms. Caruso presented projected budget needs for 1988 and projected the tax
levy needed for operations to assist in the decision for a possible appeal
of the tax levy limit.
Motion by Councilmember Kimble, seconded by Councilmember Farrell that the
City appeal the tax levy limit to the State Dept. of Revenue. (Ayes - 3;
Nays - 2, Councilmember Bodlovick and Mayor Abrahamson).
MINNESOTA TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM
Mr. John Stein from the Minnesota Transportation Museum appeared before
the Council to respond to several complaints re9arding the train which
have been received by the Mayor and City Coordinator. The specific
problems are 1) late-night noise, 2) unsafe crossing at intersections, and
3) the number of trips made by the train. Mr. Stein responded by
explaining that MTM's contract with Burlington Northern restricts use of
the train to only Saturday, Sunday and holidays. The only reason the
train would be run during the week would be for maintenance purposes.
Since the organization is completely voluntary, the only time work of this
nature can be done is In the evenings or on weekends. Regarding crossing
safety, Mr. Stein explained that at all unmarked crossings the train slows
down to five mph, and if the crew feels the crossing is not safe, they are
required to stop the train and walk out onto the crossing to stop traffic
by hand to allow the train to cross. The two crossings he is particularly
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Special Meeting
July 28, 1987
concerned with are at McKusick Road and Hazel Street and suggested that
the City take some steps to make the crossings more safe.
Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve
the Minnesota Transportation Museum's previous request for temporary signs.
(All in favor)
REQUEST FOR ADDED PERSONNEL
Finance Director Caruso appeared before the Council to answer questions
regarding her previous request for a Junior Account Clerk.
Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to approve
the request for a Junior Account Clerk and to advertise the position.
(Ayes - 3; Nays - 2, Councilmember Bodlovick and Mayor Abrahamson.)
Mayor Abrahamson informed the Council that the Public Works Department is
presently short two employees and expressed his concern regarding their
replacement. Councilmember Opheim suggested a workshop with the Public
Works Department to determine the needs of that department.
COMPARABLE WORTH
City Coordinator Kriesel presented background information on a proposed
pay plan for the City in order to comply with comparable worth legislation.
The plan would establish equitable compensation relationships, and the
City would have three years in which to adjust salaries according to the
plan. There would also be a provision that the City will not pay more
than 110 percent of market value for any position.
Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to adopt
the proposed pay plan. (All in favor)
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Kimble to adjourn
the meeting at 8:00 P.M. (All in favor.)
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