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IChief of Police, Dean Campbell - The Council read the evaluation of Mr. Campbell.. Mr. Bisel asked if the evaluation was based on what he accomplished in 1986 or what his goals are for 1987. Mr. Schumacher explained that he could not evaluate on the goals but only on performance. Mr. Bisel asked if the goals for 1987 are the same as goals for 1986. What is the correlation? Mr. Schumacher said this was explained under the comment section of Mr. Campbell's evaluation. Projects not completed that should have been completed were also noted in the comments section. 081 COUNCIL WAYS AND MEANS MEETING APRIL 27, 1987 Mr. Schumacher noted that Mr. Campbell has kept in contact with his office and has done a good job of stablizing his department which can be difficult to keep on the straight and narrow. He has also instituted some good programs. Public Works Director, Don Volk - Mr. Bisel asked what was meant by "outside interests ". Randy explained that Mr. Volk had started a business in Lino Lakes and that did take some of his time from the job. Mr. Schumacher did talk to Mr. Volk about this concern and as of late the problem has ceased. Mr. Schumacher noted that there was some projects not completed in 1986, most noteably the Seal Coat Program. This was an oversight on Mr. Volk's part. Mr. Bisel asked why Mr. Volk does not do written evaluations on his employees. Mr. Schumacher explained the evaluations are performed orally because Mr. Volk does not have the time to spend on administration type duties. He spends about 25% of his time in the office. He should really spend about 75% of his time in the office. Mr. Bohjanen asked if Mr. Volk has anyone who can work as a lead person to do some of the field work that he presently does. Mr. Schumacher said no. Mr. Marier suggested that since one or two of his men are retiring, he should hire replacements with some experience or capability in this area. Mr. Volk's goals for 1987 were discussed. Mr. Bisel questioned the Disease Tree Program and asked if this project was in form. Mr. Schumacher said some of it was and explained that Lino Lakes is a target area for the DNR demonstration project. Building Official, Pete Kluegel - Mr. Schumacher explained that Mr. Kluegel's work load has increased significantly. This growth is both in the area of building inspections and in planning. Mr. Schumacher explained that he is placing emphasis on establishing a Planning Program and is working on a joint planner program with White Bear Township. He has met with the Town Clerk and one member of the Town IBoard. One member of the Board was hesitant and wanted to hire a firm PAGE 2