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February 14, 1977 Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously. In conjunction with this matter, Mr. Zelinka moved to erect three bulletin boards subject to the City Ordinance, location to be selected by Mr. Volk, Mr. Kelling and the Clerk. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Karth said there are approximately 790 hook ups available in the interceptor and he felt that records should be kept of the number used and the number avail- able. This would serve for the advisement of potential plats in that area. The Clerk was instructed to compile the list of hook ups at the present time and the number remaining for the next Council meeting. Mr. Zelinka reported the Personnel Commission has held two meetings and a third is scheduled for Tuesday, February 15, 1977. This meeting will be for the purpose of reviewing the insurance proposals and giving the employees a chance to select the one that would serve their needs best. The effective date of the salary increases was considered. The Personnel Commiss- ion had recommended these increases become effective February 15, 1977. Mr. Zelinka moved to authorize the salary increases for all employees with the exception of the Police Department, to become effective February 15, 1977. These salary increases to be those approved at budget time. Motion seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schneider asked about the insurance costs. Mr. Larry Johnson, Chairman of the Personnel Commission, said he had just received some of the figures today and has not really had time to thoroughly study them, but felt it would cost the City approximately about $45.00 to $50.00 per employee. This would increase the cost of insurance now being paid to employees approximately $500.00 per year. Mr. Zelinka said that municipal coverage is hard to get - no one wants to handle this type of insurance. Mr. Johnson said he would have more information on Tuesday and felt that a recomm- endation could be made for Council consideration at the next meeting. There was discussion on the evaluation reports that had been filled out last year. Mr. Schneider felt there should be input from more than just the Council member liason. For instance, he felt the Park Board should have some say in the evaluat- ion of Mr. Volk and possibly, one of the other Council members in Chief Myhre's evaluation. Maybe all Council members should present their thoughts in the evaluat- ion of the office personnel. Mr. Johnson asked if in the next budget, raises are to be on a percentage basis. He felt that there should not be a flat percentage for all employees. Mr. Zelinka asked the Clerk to put in her tickler file a reminder that employees should be reviewed beginning July 1, 1977 and possibly again in November. He so moved. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schneider asked Mr. Zelinka his feelings on the Personnel Commission getting involved in the police contract negotiations. Mr. Zelinka said he would like to see the Chairman or some knowledgeable member of the Commission attend the negotiations meeting. He felt this will become a Personnel Commission responsibility in the future. 1 1