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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 27, 2000 area. That matter will be evaluated as part of future redevelopment efforts north of Little Canada Road. Scalze commented on how well the Little Canada Road improvement is progressing. The City Administrator indicated that the project has been a challenge at times. However, it is progressing on time. Gravel should be down by the end of next week, curbing installed the week of October 9`~', and pavement down within a 7 to 10 days after that. It was also noted that NSP should have the overhead power lines removed by the middle of October. CENTERVILLE Scalze commented on the paving of additional trait along Centerville ROAD TRAIL Road and the fact that the fire hydrant is in the middle of the trail. The Public Works Director reported that the blacktop for the trail was not supposed to be around the fire hydrant. There will be corrections made to this trail to correct this situation. MULTI- The Council reviewed the request of the Parks & Recreation Director DEPARTMENT for approval ofmulti-department head status so that he can be HEAD considered for the position of Fire Chief. Scalze asked about issues STATUS related to workers' compensation insurance coverage as well as compensation if the dual department head status is approved. The City Administrator pointed out that both the City and Little Canada Fire Department have workers' compensation insurance through the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust. It was also noted that the same issue exists today given that both the Parks & Recreation Director and another City employee are members of the Little Canada Fire Department and respond to day-time fire calls. It was further pointed out that the City's Personnel Policy allows for City personnel who are members of the Fire Department to respond to day-time fire calls at no reduction in pay. Fahey pointed out that the City wanted to encourage membership in the Little Canada Fire Department and also pointed out the need for fire fighters who can respond to day-time fire calls. Fahey asked the City Administrator for his recommendation on the dual department-head status. The City Administrator reported that there has not been a problem with the Parks & Recreation Director serving in the capacity of Assistant Fire Chief, and he anticipated that that would continue. Therefore, he did not foresee a problem with the potential for the Director to serve as the Little Canada Fire Department Chief and recommended approval of the Parks & Recreation Director's request. to