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September 14, 1978 - Page Two - Mr. Larry Johnson was asked to explain the salary recommendations that had been built into this budget. Mr. Johnson said Chief Myhre's salary had been set at a mid -range level of the various cities he had used for comparison. This figures computes to $16,082.00'per year. Mr. Johnson said the Personnel Commission had recommended a salary of 1084.00 per month for the Clerk -Treasurer. This still leaves that office at the minimum range as compared to other Cities, but he felt that the increase is such that no more should be recommended for this year. Mrs. Anderson's salary recommendation was on a monthly salary basis and the recommended figure was $825.00 per month. The Assessor's salary had been computed on a 66% of full time at the figure of $9288.00. The janitor's salary recommendation was for 6.00 per hour. Mr. Volk's salary recommendation was at 1405.00 per month. There was some discussion on the status of the Assessor's position - should this be on a contract basis? Will the City need to assume the responsibility for benefits when this becomes a full time position? The Clerk was instructed to check with Mr. Locher on this matter. Mr. Johnson was thanked for his time and work. Mr. Volk brought the Council his feelings on his position. He said he had talked to the Personnel Commission and had not been able to have the classification changed. Mr. Volk noted that he had been classified as a Class IV Foreman, and, in his opinion, he did not fit in that catagory. He was asked to explain the differences in the Classifications and Mr. Volk said Calss 1V is a foreman, does not do any long range planning, doe no budget preparation, etc. After some discussion on this matter, Mr. McLean moved to recommend to the Personnel Commission that Mr. Volk be considered for the Class V classification and to establish a salary range for that classification. Seconded by Mr. Kulsazewicz: Motion declared passed. The Road budget was considered. Mr. McLean asked if the streets are up to average and Mr. Volk said, No, they are falling behind a little. Mr. McLean asked what is the amount necessary to bring them up to the level they were? Mr. Volk said the 5 year long range plan presented to the Council was a preventive maintenance program only due to the financila position of the City. The Streets on the East side are the problems. The problems with 81st and 24th were discussed and the needed work to be done in that area The seal coating program is on a four year basis, Mr. McLean felt this should be done every three years. Mr. Volk felt the City could not afford this sort of major programs. Mayor Karth noted that if 30,000.00 was added to the road budget, there would be problem to spend the money. Mr. McLean asked Mr. Volk to build the seal -coating program on a three year basis for Mr. Schneider's notes. Mr. Volk noted that the shop fund is up due to the need 'for new tires for the dump truck. The $10,000.00 for capital outlay in the Park fund was discussed. Mr.