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COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 1996 documents. Mr. Ahrens recommended adoption of this resolution to establish support for acquisition of these properties in a timely manner. Council Member Bergeson clarified that this resolution represents condemnation of property for trunk utilities only, and that property where established business currently exist will not be effected. Mr. Ahrens agreed, adding that the process is requested only as a precaution. Mr. Hawkins explained that legal descriptions and abstracts would have to be obtained. Tonight's action will start the time clock running on the 90 -day period that must pass prior to actual work. During this 90 -day period negotiation will take place and, if successful, at the end of the waiting period this demean action will be dismissed. Council Member Bergeson moved to adopt Resolution No. 96 - 172, as presented. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 96 - 172 can be found at the end of these minutes. CONSIDERATION OF NON-UNION PAY ADJUSTMENT, RANDY SCHUMACHER Mr. Schumacher explained that each year the City Council is asked to consider a cost of living adjustment for non-union employees via an adjustment to the pay plan adopted by Council. Union employee pay adjustments are made through collective bargaining and become effective January 1 of each year. The increases for the organized groups for 1997 are: Teamsters, 2.9%; Forty-Niners, 3.5%; LLMA, 3.0%. Staff recommended that the City Council take action on the non-union employees at a 3.0% cost of living adjustment to the pay plan. Mayor Landers asked how many non-union workers are employed by the City. Mr. Schumacher responded that there are six. Council Member Neal moved to approve the 3.0% pay adjustment for non-union City employees. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR DESIGNATING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CDBG FUNDING FOR 1996-97, RANDY SCHUMACHER Mr. Schumacher explained that each year the City is allocated Community Development Block Grant dollars that primarily benefit low and moderate income individuals and homes. The public hearing is recommended for January 13, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. January 27, 1997 is proposed for final action on allocation of these funds. Last year $37,605 was received by the City from this source. This year the total should be approximately $35,770. The programs previously funded included ACAP, Alexandria House, Community Emergency Assistance Program, Forest Lake Youth Services Bureau, Meals on Wheels, RISE, Lino Lakes Seniors Program. Additionally, acquisition of equipment for the Police and Parks Departments for hearing-impaired individuals was acquired through this funding. Council Member Neal moved to approve setting a public hearing for designating Community Development Block Grant funding for January 13, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 22