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Home My WebLink About1991-02-12 CC MIN r SPECIAL MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 12, 1991 4:30 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: None Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel City Attorney Magnuson Finance Director Deblon Comm. Dev. Director Russell Parks Supervisor Thomsen Public Works Director Junker Library Director Bertalmio Public Safety Director Mawhorter City Clerk Johnson Press: Julie Kink, The Courier Mike Marsnik, Stillwater Gazette Marlene Workman, Clayton Patterson. r Others: 1. Resolution regarding apportionment of delinquent assessments & taxes on future Oak Glen Development cor~. SubdIvIsIons. CIty Attorney Magnuson presente a memo from Tom Hayes office regarding the above item. He suggested a meeting be held with County personnel and stated the issue is whether or not it is permissible to allow these final plats to be filed without payment of delinquent taxes. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution relating to the apportionment of delinquent assessments on future Oak Glen Development. (Resolution No. 91-21) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None 2. Budget Workshop ExtensIve discussion followed regarding reductions to be made to the 1991 Budget in response to the anticipated loss of $89,141 in Local Government Aids. The total required budget reduction is $145,663. With the proposed reductions suggested by Staff, there is an excess amount of $33,770. Council also stated concern for lack of funding for the years 1992-93. o 1 ("'.. Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting February 12, 1991 Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to give the Youth Service Bureau a ten per cent decrease in funding with a total of $19,342 for 1991. (All in favor). Further discussion included the Police budget and the elimination of a clerical position; charges for false fire alarms and the elimination of Paramedics in the Fire Dept.; the elimination of the purchase of one Civil Defense Siren and other Capital Outlay items. Placement of "Slow - Children Playinf Sign, Burlington & Fourth Ave. Motion by Councllmember BodloV1Ck, secon ed by Councllmember OpheIm to adopt the appropriate resolution for the placement of "Slow - Children Playing" signs on Burlington and Fourth Ave. (Resolution"No. 91-23) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None r' 1991 Fundin9 for SAEDC (Stillwater Area Economic Development Corp.) Motion by CounCllmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to continue to support SAEDC for 1991, but to fund them at a ten per cent reduction from the 1990 budget, for the sum of $4,500.00. (All in favor). Fundin~ for Senior Citizens Center Motion by ouncllmember BodloV1Ck, seconded by Councilmember Funke for a ten per cent reduction from 1990 funding for the Senior Citizens Center, in the amount of $9,450.00. (All in favor). Council directed Staff to present a final budget with the recommended cuts at the next Council meeting. Garbage Waiver - Admin. Code No. 13-95 CouncIl requested Staff to develop crIteria for evaluation of requests for garbage waivers. Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to approve the request for a garbage waiver, Administrative Code No. 13-95. (All in favor) . Recycling Container Grant Agreement Motion by Counc11member Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Opheim to adopt the appropriate resolution approving the Recycling Container Grant Agreement and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign. (Resolution No. 91-24) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None C' 2 ~ r r Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting February 12, 1991 ~orary Li~uor Permit - Historic Courtnouse Motionlby Counci member Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to authorize a temporary Liquor Permit for the Stillwater Jaycee's fund raiser for the Historic Courthouse on March 2, 1991. (All in favor). Council recessed for ten minutes and reconvened at 6:10 P.M. Discussion of Old Crane located near Aiple's Councilmember Funke stated he had discussed this item with Aiple's and they agreed to remov~ the crane, also the storage hoppers, with City approval. It was noted that the Historical society is interested in the crane and they will be contacted. Supervisory Personnel Salaries & com~ensatory Time Extensive Council discussion followe on salarles and compensatory time for Supervisory Personnel. The discussion included freezing Supervisory salaries in order to set the example for negotiating union contracts for 1992. Council also discussed the elimination of compensatory time for Supervisory Personnel due to alleged abuse of the policy. Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to eliminate compensatory time for 1991 and address the Personnel Policy. (Ayes - 3; Nays - 2, Councilmembers Farrell and Opheim). Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to amend the previous motion to relate to Exempt Employees only with the effective date of February 15, 1991. (Ayes - 3; Nays - 2, Council members Farrell and Opheim). Staff asked for clarification of the new policy. Council stated employees may take time off the next day or soon thereafter when working overtime. Mayor Abrahamson and Councilmembers Bodlovick and Funke will make recommendations for the new policy. Council also stated employees may keep the comp time previously earned. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to grant Exempt Employees a four per cent raise for the year, 1991. (Ayes - 2; Nays - 3, Councilmembers Bodlovick, Funke and Mayor Abrahamson. Motion failed) Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adopt the appropriate resolution giving Supervisory Personnel/Exempt Employees a two per cent raise for the year, 1991. (Resolution No. 91-25). Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Funke, and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - Councilmembers Farrell and Opheim. 3 r Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting February 12, 1991 Carry Over of Unused Vacation Time for Exempt Em~Oyees Motion by Councllmember Funke, seconded by Councilme er Bodlovick to allow the carry-over of unused vacation time by Exempt Employees to 1991 with adherence to the Personnel Policy hereafter. (All in favo~). Joint Cable Communications Commission BUdget Motion by Councilmember BodloV1Ck, seconded by Councilmember Farrell to approve the budget for the year, 1991 of the Joint Cable Commission and the payment of $31.25 per meeting toward the cost of cablecasting regular Council meetings. (All in favor). Civil Defense Director Salary for 1991 Motion by Councllmember Funke, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to approve a raise of four per cent for the Civil Defense Director for the year, 1991. (Resolution No. 91-30) Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Nays - None r Request for Executive Session CIty CoordInator Kriesel requested Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a possible repayment of sick leave overpayment for a Public Works Employee. Council concurred and will hold the meeting on February 19, 1991 after the regular meeting. Recognition Dinner at Lowell Inn Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Council member Funke to allow the Lowell Inn to schedule a recognition dinner for the Police Dept., Council and City Administrator for March 12, 1991. (Ayes - 4; Nays - 1, Mayor Abrahamson). Public Safety Director - Treasurer, Police Chief's Ass'n. Mr. Mawhorter requested Council approval In order to run for Treasurer for the Minnesota Police Chief's Ass'n. Council concurred. Mr. Mawhorter also asked for clarification on Council's wishes for his working hours. Council stated he should be in his office 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. Building Official - Conference Time Community Development Director Russell requested Council recommendations regarding the time away from work for conferences and seminars. Mr. Zepper has requested to be absent for this purpose approximately 24 days in 1991. Council stated they will develop a policy for this. r 4 ('- Stillwater City Council Minutes Special Meeting February 12, 1991 ADJOURNMENT Motlon by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Bodlovick to recess the meeting at 7:40 P.M. (All in favor). r r 5