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• COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 1997 CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 35 - 97 AMENDING THE CITY CODE BY REMOVING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER NO. 207 FOR MORE EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATION OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, DAN TESCH Mr. Tesch explained that development of this Ordinance resulted from his suggestion for more efficient operation of the City's human resources by removing policies from the City Code and placing them into a policy book. This book could then be maintained and updated as necessary, separate from the Code. Mr. Tesch added that the City is in the process of updating many of the benefits currently provided to its employees. Having the personnel policies in ordinance form causes changes to be unduly cumbersome and time-consuming; i.e., two readings, publication, 30 -day waiting period, etc. The City Attorney has been consulted and concurs with this proposal. Mr. Tesch also stated that any changes and/or enhancements to the City's personnel policies would remain subject to Council approval according to that process as it is now followed. Consideration of Resolution No. 97 -154, Adoption of Personnel Policies - Mr. Tesch explained that this proposed resolution would affirm and identify current personnel policies. Council Member Bergeson requested confirmation that no changes would take place in the policies as they now exist. Mr. Tesch responded in the affirmative. Council Member Lyden moved to approve Ordinance No. 35 - 97, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Kuether moved to adopt Resolution No. 97 - 154, as presented. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 97 - 154 can be found at the end of these minutes. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT, BRIAN WESSEL Update, Comprehensive Land Use Plan - Mr. Wessel updated Council as to recent activities, including three (3) work sessions with the Comprehensive Plan Task Force and the City Council. He indicated that another meeting is scheduled for November 20, 1997 at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall; but that an interim work session is scheduled for Friday, October 31, 1997 at 7:00 A.M. He reiterated that the intended result of these meetings is to establish a recommendation from the Task Force with regard to a direction for community growth, be it strong, moderate, or limited. Mr. Wessel suggested that the recommendation should be ready for Council action soon after the first of 1998. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD REPORT, AL BRIXIUS Consideration of Rice Industries Requests: Mr. Brixius explained that Carol Rice on behalf of Rice Industries has submitted an application for minor subdivision and site and building plan review. Through use of a map of the area, Mr. Brixius pointed out the property line shift which is proposed to increase the lot size, for a total of 1.9 acres with a total building area of 22,675 square feet. In reviewing this request, Mr. Brixius noted the Planning Commission found that the minor subdivision was not appropriate absent a •