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COUNCIL WORK SESSION MARCH 19, 1997 Staff was directed to schedule neighborhood meetings and set the public hearing for the project. Council asked that staff prepare a per year assessment figure for the affected property owners. A resolution setting the public hearing was added to the March 24th agenda. NIGHT RECORDING, UTILITY EMERGENCIES, DAVID AHRENS Mr. Ahrens explained that back-up controls for the water tower on Apollo Drive are installed and will be tested tomorrow. Recently an emergency occurred at this tower on a weekend. Residents affected by the emergency tried to alert the City but were unable to reach anyone. Ms. Jean Viger, secretary for the Public Works Department, Mr. DeWolfe and Mr. Ahrens have now prepared a plan to be used in similar situations. The plan outlines who gets the emergency call and what is to be done so that the public will know that a problem has been reported and is in the process of being resolved. COUNCIL COMPENSATION, RANDY SCHUMACHER Mr. Schumacher distributed a Council salary increase pro r s r includes a cost of living increase. Council suggested that Coun et 4) meetings each month. The four (4) meetings are the two (2) reme ngs and the two (2) regular work sessions. If a Council memb of eyM work sessions, the salary for that meeting is deducted. This matter will be on a fu REGULAR AG Agenda Item 11 ppointments - Mr. Schumacher outlined the proposed appointments sch-; le. He suggested that Mr. Pat Huleman be appointed to the Friends of the Parks Foundation board. Council Member Kuether suggested posting signs in new subdivisions where new parks and trails will be developed. This would eliminate citizen concerns when park or trail development occurs. This matter was referred to the Park Board. The meeting was adjourned at 9:37 p.m. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular meeting held on May 24, 1999. PAGE 6