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DECEMBER 8, 1975 Mr. Zelinka complimented Mr. Beach on his report saying that it was complete and on time. Mayor Bohjanen thanked Mr. Beach for his time and the report. Mr. Jaworski had no report. Mr. McLean had no report. Mr. Marier had no report. Mr. Zelinka had no report. Under the Old Business, the minutes of the December 3, 1975 Special Council Meeting for the consideration of the Public Works Supervisor's position was considered. Mr. Marier moved to approve the minutes as written. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Bohjanen said that on reviewing this position, that he was basically satisfied with the performance of Mr. Volk. There needs to be some improvement in the area of planning. Mr. Zelinka moved, that if a salary raise is to be considered, that it not be retroactive. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. McLean moved that Mr. Volk be retained as a Temporary Supervisor until a permanent Supervisior can be hired. At that time, Mr. Volk would become the Number 2 man and Mr. Robert Lundgren the Number 3 man. This would eliminate some of the part -time personnel. Mr. Zelinka asked what if the Council is unable to locate a suitable person within the salary range and Mr. McLean said that is a Council problem. Mr. Jaworski asked if an ad should be placed for the job and Mayor Bohjanen asked that the Personnel Commission draft a job description first. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried with Mr. Zelinka voting, No. Mr. Marier was concerned about more than one member of a fmaily being employed by the City. He felt there was a conflict of getting the work done and that individuals are controlling rather than doing. Mr. Marier moved to make an effort that all hiring done by the City be limited to one person per family. Mr. Zelinka questioned the legality of this - is this discriminatory? Mr. Locher said not if there is internal conflict. Mr. Jaworski felt this would give the City a chance to hire some of the unemployed. Mr. Jaworski seconded the motion. Motion carried. Mr. Lee Parr and Mr. Byron Laher of the Anoka County Health Department were here to present the Council with an opportunity to present the need of the community. This department is in the process of developing a long range plan to meet the needs of the people in Anoka County in the areas of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Chemical Dependency. They have a June target for completion and are meeting with three agencies on February 1, 1976 to ask for funding.