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COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 26, 1998 <br /> r� <br /> AFSCME membership. The order has now been lifted, and the Council may proceed with the <br /> approval of salaries for the two (2)positions. <br /> The recommendations for the Building Official/Inspector and Environmental Specialist salary <br /> ranges were made in consultation with Labor Relations Associates. Both employees will be at <br /> Step 6. <br /> Staff recommended approval of stated salaries. <br /> Council Member Bergeson moved to approve salary recommendations for the Building <br /> Official/Inspector and Environmental Specialist. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. <br /> Motion carried unanimously. <br /> Consideration of City Planner,Dan Tesch -Mr. Tesch stated the City is ready to make a <br /> tentative offer of employment to Mr. Jeff Smyser for the position of City Planner. This offer is <br /> contingent upon reference and background checks. <br /> Mr. Smyser is currently the Assistant Zoning Administrator for McLeod County, and has both <br /> public and private sector planning experience. Mr. Tesch stated the anticipated start date is <br /> November 16, 1998. <br /> Staff recommended approval of a tentative offer of employment to Mr. Smyser. <br /> Mr. Wessel gave a brief description of Mr. Smyser's background. He stated Mr. Smyser is a <br /> graduate of the University of Minnesota has his Masters Degree. He also has 10 years of <br /> experience. Mr. Smyser was with a planning firm for four(4)years. Mr. Wessel indicated Mr. <br /> Smyser is committed to public service. <br /> Council Member Bergeson moved to approve a tentative offer of employment to Mr. Jeff Smyser <br /> for the position of City Planner. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried <br /> unanimously. <br /> OLD BUSINESS-None <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> Consideration of Minutes,October 7, 1998 (Council Member Bergeson was absent) - <br /> Council Member Lyden moved to approve the October 7, 1998, minutes, as presented. Council <br /> Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Bergeson abstaining. <br /> COMMUNITY CALENDAR OCTOBER 27 THROUGH NOVEMBER 9, 1998 <br /> Environmental Focus Committee,Thursday, October 29, 1998, 6:30 p.m. <br /> Citizens Academy,Thursday, October 29, 1998, 7:00 p.m., Centennial Fire Station No.2 <br /> 25 <br />