11-21-00 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 2000 The City Administrator pointed out that many salary scales were adjusted upward by 3% for 2001 which exceeded comparable salary scales included in the Stanton Repot. Therefore, there were some efforts to bring scales to current comparables. The Council discussed this issue and suggested that the City Administrator look at other sources of information when putting together salary scales for 2002, such as non-government salary information, aging Stanton Report information by the CPI, etc. The City Administrator reviewed staffing changes that were made over the past year and the impact that these changes have had on the City's operations. The Administrator and Council discussed options for addressing code enforcement and planning issues. The Administrator suggested that there may be the potential for afull-time code enforcement/planning position. Council expressed concern with the addition of another full-time regular employee. Council suggested that there may be other options to consider such as the utilization of retired Sheriff's Department personnel to do code enforcement for the City. The City Administrator discussed the future budget process and suggested that next year discussions on the CIP Budget should begin earlier in the process. It was noted that it is difficult to have a firm handle on what the preliminary net levy increase should be without CIP Budget information. Morelan noted the net levy decrease of over 8% for the 2000 budget and the 3.8% increase projected for the 2001 budget. It was suggested that putting together atwo-year budget projection would help in evening out the net levy. The City Administrator pointed out the change in staff responsibilities planned for January 1st wherein park maintenance will come under the direct supervision of the Parks & Recreation Director rather than the Public Works Director. The Administrator pointed out the many duties the Public Works Director has and the fact that most park maintenance directions are generated by the Parks & Recreation Director. The Administrator indicated that the shift in responsibilities was initially suggested by the Parkkeeper, and has been thoroughly discussed with both Directors. The Administrator felt that his job description provided him the authority to make this change, as well as other changes in staff job descriptions that periodically occur. However, if the Council feels differently or would like prior review of changes of this nature, the City Administrator indicated that he would do whatever the Council felt most comfortable with.