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1 1 1 January 20, 1976 by the postoffice being off, ajor concern. Mrs. Peggy Trask, of Lexington, said that City had a proble9» ith postage meter and the problem had been solved. Mayor Bohjanen said this had been proposed to the Council but had been rejected. Mr. McLean moved that each expenditure of petty cash must have a receipt, no exceptions. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried. Mr. Zelinka recommended that the petty cash box be kept in a locked place. Mr. McLean moved that all personal business of the Clerk be referred to the Mayor or another person to handle her transactions. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. The Personnel Commission will deal with the unrest. Mr. Schneider will continue with the financing. Mrs. Oman was thanked for her letter to the Council in bringing out some needed points. Mrs. Oman said she had felt this was the only way to bring these matters to the Council's attention. Mr. Zelinka asked if she was satisfied with the discussion and she said 'not entirely but she will bide her time and see what happens.' Mr. McLean suggested a time limit in which to react - possibly by the next Council meeting. Mrs. Pankratz asked, if the Personnel Commission does have a meeting for the employees, what will this accomplish ?' Mr. Zelinka asked for her opinion. Mrs. Pankratz said that Chief Myhre had submitted a letter last December and nothing was done about the charges in the letter. Mr. Karth thought the Council could not talk to each employee, it must go through Department heads, Mr. Schneider disagreed. He felt that the Council must communicate with the persons involved. The Council should deal with the problems on an individ- ual basis. Mr. Tom Smith, from the audience, felt that there had been no publication of job openings. He was assured that all job openings have been advertised. Mrs. Oman said that was how she became employed by this City - by answering an ad in the paper. Mrs. Pankratz asked if a Union employee could have a Union Representative present when they meet with the Personnel Commission? She said that usually the employee will go to the union and they in turn will go to the Personnel Commission. Mayor Bohjanen said we do not have a Union as yet, they are only representating the employees in negotiations. The City does not have a contract with any union. Mr. Zelinka said the Personnel Commission is only an advisory board. Action can only be done by Council action. These meetings are open to the public. Mr. Zelinka felt this could tend to stifle the communications of the employees. In other business, Mr. Karth reported to the Council the cable for the wing on the snow plow had broken. The estimated cost for a new cable is between $50.00 and $55.00. He asked for approval from the Council for this expenditure. Mr. McLean so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. Mr. McLean moved to adjourn at 10:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Karth, Aye.