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COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 28, 1995 Council Member Elliott moved to approve the FIRST READING of Ordinance No. 15 - 95 and dispense with the reading. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Report Regarding Electrical Inspections Contract with Ken Peterson - Mr. Hawkins explained that he had examined a proposed contract with Mr. Peterson for electrical inspections service. He said if the City Council does decide to contract with Mr. Peterson, he would like to redraft the contract. The contract should spell out the obligations of both sides and the right to terminate the contract under certain conditions. Council Member Elliott moved to refer the contract to Mr. Hawkins so that he could redraft the contract. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 95 - 106 AMENDING THE 1995 GENERAL FUND BUDGET, DAN TESCH Mr. Tesch explained that Resolution No. 95 - 106 is a standard amendment to the 1995 General Operating Fund Budget due to unforeseen issues that have arisen during this year. The City had entered into an agreement with White Bear Township for winter patrol on Bald Eagle Lake. The original estimate of cost was $1,000.00. The actual cost was $889.70. The Council recommended that a budget adjustment would be made to the 1995 General Fund budget to pay this expenditure. The blade for the road grader needed extensive repair which was not in the original budget. This repair was an unforeseen emergency costing $1 1,586.00. In addition, a labor contract contingency has been eliminated by the settlement of the contract. Council Member Bergeson move to approve Resolution No. 95 - 106. Council IViember Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 95 - 106 can be found at the end of these minutes. CONSIDERATION OF HIRING CHARLES WILKE, GENERAL MAINTENANCE/STREETS DEPARTMENT, DAN TESCH Mr. Tesch explained that this position was budgeted in the 1995 General Fund Budget. It is an entry level position. A rigorous hiring process and interviews with the Public Works Department Supervisor and his associate were completed. The candidate underwent a physical examination which was positive. Mr. Tesch recommended that the City Council extend an offer of employment to Mr. Wilke. Council Member Elliott moved to extend an offer of employment to Mr. Wilke. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 12