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1 1 1 August 26, 1974 Mr. Jaworski thought the actions of the Metro Council and the PCA in conjunction with the rules and regulations of installation of septic systems should be watched. Mayor Bohjanen reported that in order to clarify the Ordinance establishing the odd - numbered years as City election years, an amendment is needed. Mr. Locher read from the State Statute and explained why the amendment is necessary. This amendment will set the rules to establish a normal and orderly adjustment to the bi -annual elections. Mr. Marier moved to approve amendment to Ordinance #38A as presented by Mr. Locher. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mayor Bohjanen reminded the Council that, if a raise is to be put to the voters at the general election, the amount should be decided in order for the ballots to be printed. He asked for suggestions from the Council. Mr. McLean asked of this is normally put on a ballot. He was told, No, but this was voted on at last years budget meetings. Mr. Jaworski asked if the Councilmen's salaries was established by Ordinance? Mr. Locher said, Yes. The Ordinance establishing the present salary was passed in 1966. Mr. Jaworski asked if in the Ordinance, a rule that salaries could be set by Resolution, could be included thus avoiding a new Ordinance each time the salary is changed. Mr. Locher said that the salaries must be set by Ordinance. Mr. Jaworski moved to put a raise on the referendum. Mr. Marier said that he had made the motion at the budget meetings - he felt that the people should have a voice in this decision and the Council could rely on the people to make a proper judgement. Mr. Jaworski agreed and asked what amount should be put on the ballots? Mr. Marier felt this decision should be left up to the Mayor. Mayor Bohjanen suggested a $25.00 p/m raise. Mr. McLean asked if the expense amount would be left at $20.00 was told, Yes. Mr. Peter Scherer, from the audience suggested that the Council be paid $25.00 per meeting attended. Mayor Bohjanen said there are times when it is necessary to hold 4 or 5 meetings a month. There is no way this could be budgeted for and would also deter the Council in holding special meeting, even when they were called for. Mr. Marier thanked Mr. Scherer for his interest but there can be a lot of special meetings, for instance, he had attended four just last week. Mr. Scherer suggested putting a limit on the number of meetings. Mr. Marier felt this is unfair to the Council. He had no opinions as to a preference either way. He felt the raise should be reasonable. Mr. McLean asked if the amount would be put on the ballot and was told, Yes, in order for the people to know what they are voting for. Mr. Jaworski asked that Mr. Locher write into the Ordinance that in the future salaries may be changed by Resolution. Mr. Locher said that it can be done that way now by law. Mr. McLean moved to put the question on a referundum for vote by the people setting the salary for the Mayor and Councilmen at $75.00 p /m. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried.