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t COUNCIL MEETING MAY 23, 1994 the City of Arden Hills. Council Member Kuether said she was unaware the there was to be a reorganization of the Police Department office staff. She asked what pay rate was offered to Ms. Kaulfuss. Chief Pecchia said $24,000.00 per year during the probationary period with a raise after successfully completing the probationary period. Council Member Kuether asked what salary was paid to the two (2) part- time employees. Chief Pecchia explained between $7.00 per hour to $8.00 per hour. He noted that going from part-time employees to full-time employees will require an extra $2,000.00 to $4,000.00 for this year. This money will be found within the current Police Department Budget. Mr. Schumacher explained that this proposed change in staffing was a part of the re -organization of the Police Department and discussed during the budget work sessions. A certain level of office and supervisory skills are required to implement the re- organization of the Police Department. Council Member Neal moved to approve the hiring of Renee' Kaulfuss as Police Department Office Manager and make full-time status contingent upon successful completion of a six (6) month probationary period. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Update Regarding District Memorial Hospital (DMH) - Mr. Schumacher explained that he attended a meeting with DMH and Fairview Hospitals. They are in the process of getting input from each community in the Hospital District to see what each community wants or needs for services. The meeting was progressive and positive. Currently, in the state of Minnesota, there is a moratorium on building new hospitals. The proposed regional hospital to be located near the City of Wyoming would require an exemption from the moratorium. Mr. Schumacher explained that DMH will have to determine what is to happen to the current facility in the event a new hospital is constructed. There are several possibilities for the use of the current hospital. At this time everyone is "pulling together" for a positive resolution to the status of DMH. Mr. Schumacher will keep the City Council updated on this matter. NEW BUSINESS Consideration of Council Minutes of May 9, 1994 - Council Member Neal moved to approve the minutes as presented. Council Member PAGE 9 1