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COUNCIL WORK SESSION DECEMBER 7, 1994 secretarial position. Additional dollars would be needed to upgrade the position. Mr. Wessel said he understood that the upgraded position was already reflected in the budget. Council Member Bergeson asked if the additional dollars could come from the Salary Reserve Fund. Mr. Schumacher said yes, however, the Lino Lakes Management Association (LLMA) contract has not been settled. Mayor Reinert said he did not have a problem with the proposal providing the dollars are available to cover the salary. Council Member Neal referred to the Community Service Officer (CSO) and said if the Economic Development position can be upgraded, then why can't the CSO position be upgraded. Mayor Reinert explained that if the position is reclassified and a salary range is established for the new position, and if the person taking the new position is paid below the established salary range, then there will be an adjustment. Council Member Bergeson explained that when the 1995 Budget was discussed at Tautges, Redpath and Company, LTD., Mr. Wessel explained how he planned to reduce the promotional dollars and increase staff salaries. He recommended that enough dollars be moved to personnel so that the support staff could be full-time and increase the level of responsibility. He asked that this be researched in the minutes. Mr. Wessel explained that he felt he had explained the situation thoroughly at that time. He said he did not want to lose the present person and if the Council approves using her as he had just outlined, then he was sure that the current staff person would stay. Mayor Reinert asked Mr. Wessel to consult with the Assistant to the City Administrator and the Administrator and bring a proposal to the next work session. Mr. Wessel explained that he has already talked to the current support person, outlining her new duties and proposing a salary of $30,000.00 by midyear. Mr. Wessel noted that this person has other options. He also noted that she is well qualified for the new responsibilities and he would not want to lose her. ORGANIZED COLLECTION, JACKIE CONSTANT Ms. Constant explained that she is seeking the thoughts of the City Council regarding where the City should go from this point regarding organized collection. She noted that if the City Council is interested in going to organized collection, the process will take about 10 months to implement. Mayor Reinert felt that the City should be looking at organized PAGE 8