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188 November 27, 1978 Karth.ss kox; These were checked and one decided upon, Mx, y'Qlk is to present a requisision for the one selected. Mr. Herbst had arrived and the many problems occuring at the old gravel pit site was discussed. Mr. MCLean explained that the Council only wanted to assist in any way they could, Methods of keeping the persons dumping out of the area was discussed. Mr. Herbst had an invoice of one of the persons allegely dumping there and said he had more in another car. Mr. Schuetter suggested a civil action against the man. Mr. Herbst said he would contact his office next week. The old building will be removed, within the next 60 days. Mr. Herbst will consider ditching some of the area, he will also contact the Attorney for a possible civil suit, and the Police Department will be asked to increase the patrol in that area. Mr. Herbst said he also expects to start construction in that area in the Spring. Two items had been approved by a phone poll and Mayor Karth asked they be ratified by this Council. The one had concerned a change of date for the use of the Bingo permit issued to the Lino Parent's Club for Nov. 17, 1978 and had to be postponed due to weather conditions. They had re- quested to use the permit on December 1, 1978. This had been cleared with the Attorney. Mr. McLean moved to ratify the decision to grant the change of date on this permit. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion de- clared passed. The other poll had been for the hiring of a person as a recording clerk. Mayor Karth had interviewed Karen Estuesta, from Centennial High School, and the Council had been polled on the hiring of her for this position. There had been four approvals and one no vote. There was some discussion on this matter with one point being cleared. This person is to be hired for a three month trial period. Mr. McLean moved to approve hiring Karen Estuesta for three months on a trial basis. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. After some discussion on the salary, Mr. McLean moved to set the salary at $3.00 per hour with instructions to the Personnel Commission to make a study and set a salary range, not only for this type of employment, but for non -union employes. This to be done within the next 45 days. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. Mr. McGowan had arreive. He presented the Council with a summary of the City's insurance coverage. He also discussed the problems in obtaining a long term disability policy for the police Deaprtment. He has found one that will write the policy but has encountered some medical problems with someof the patrolmen. Mayor Karth asked if including the shop and maintenance personnel would made a difference and Mr. McGowan said all other personnel is covered with a disabolity insurance as a part of the H &W program and felt including these people would not be necessary. There was some discssion on the Kirschbaum subject and the general consensus was that the clause in the union contract should be changed to read 'covered under insurance benefits'. There was a suggestion that perhaps the contract could be re- opened to discuss this matter. Mr. MCGowan suggested that perhsps oome member of the Council would want to contact the claims manager at the Worker's Comp. Inc. office. He will be glad to provide a name a nd phone number.