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1 1 49 March 22, 1976 adjustments in his figures. There was discussion on the control of these salary figures. Mr. Schneider explain- ed this is why he has the amount broken down into funds. There was discussion on the matter of the Police salaries being built into the budget. Mr. Schneider said some was but not all. Mr. McLean said, then the recommendation is a straight 8% increase on all salaries with the exception of Mrs. Anderson (her salary had already been dealt with). Mr. Zelinka agreed. Mr. McLean moved to authorize an 8% salary increase in all classifications with the exception of the Police Department and the Bookkeeper = Clerk by job title and not by individual. Mr. Schneider asked if Mr. McLean was including the Clerk- Treasurer in this motion and Mr. McLean said, Yes. Mr. Schneider said this position will be reclassified and he felt the salary should not be set until the duties are set. Mr. Zelinka said if the salary increase for this position is withheld at this meet- ing, then when the salary is set, it should be retroactive to the effective start- ing date of the increases granted to the other personnel. Mr. Karth felt this re- classification should be a priority subject for the Personnel Commission. The Council agreed. Mr. McLean amended his motion to add 'the Clerk- Treasurer's pos- ition to be held until job classification is completed'. Mr. Zelinka seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. There was discussion on the effective date. After some discussion, Mr. Schneider moved the salary increase become effective March 15, 1976. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. Under New Business, Chief Myhre said his department is having trouble with parking in several areas - one on Main Street near the dam, in front of the Aragon Ball- room and the area by the City Hall. He asked permission to contact the County for "No, Parking" signs to be installed on both sides of the street in those areas. Mr. McLean so moved. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Myhre said the City Ordinance requires a Peace Officer to attend Public Dances. The establishments that hold public dances are having a problem obtaining some- one and his department does not have the personnel to fill the requirements. The law allows the Chief to appoint someone to do this and he is asking permission to set up reles for this type of person to work under. There was discussion as to who would appoint these people and would they be consid- ered to 'be on the job'. Mr. Zelinka asked if the Chief would appoint the men or would the owners give him names for consideration? Chief Myhre said names could be submitted by the owners but if they did not meet the qualifications, they would not be appointed. Mr. McLean asked if the City has a liability in a contract type of business? Chief Myhre said, No. The men are hired, paid in advance and fired by the owners. The Police department sets up the rules by which they must work and recommends the per- sonnel to the owners. Chief Myhre is asking permission to set up the rules and regulations under which these men would work. He will return to the Council for approval of the rules. Mr. McLean so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carr- ied unanimously. A lady from the audience asked the Council to consider lowering the speed limit on