01/08/2001 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Search

COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 8, 2001 No one else was present for open mike. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT, RICK DEGARDNER Consideration of Adopting Final Master Plan, Clearwater Creek Park — Staff advised in September 1999, the City obtained 5.5 acres of parkland in the Clearwater Creek Third Addition for a neighborhood park. A meeting was held on November 6, 2000, to allow area residents an opportunity to provide input on what amenities they would like to be considered for Clearwater Creek Park. A follow-up meeting was held on December 6, 2000, to look at and comment on some better defined scaled master plans. The Park Board reviewed and discussed the final draft master plan at their January 4, 2001, meeting. Staff continued stating Mr. Jeff Schoenbauer from Brauer and Associates, is here this evening to present the final master plan for Clearwater Creek Park as well as discuss cost estimates for development of the park. Assuming the final master plan is adopted tonightthis will be the City's guide as Clearwater Creek is developed. Mr. Schoenbauer reviewed the master plan and cost estimates f noted the master plan is contingent upon other park issues such as the future devel thletic complex. Mayor Bergeson inquired about the funding for th Staff advised the Park Board established their 20 amounted to approximately $60,000 for Creek Park. A discussion regarding a noted that the City must match th Mayor Bergeson clarified t park development wh planned. The master p long the park may take to develop. ast week. The Park Dedication funds • e no designated funds for Clearwater '11 e held with the City Council next week. Staff ant is received. ommendation is to approve the master plan and fund the e available. Staff advised all parks within the City are master s a guide when funds become available for development. Council Member Carlso oved to adopt the final master plan for Clearwater Creek Park, as presented. Council Member O'Donnell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAN TESCH Temporary Adjustment for Receptionist Position, Linda Waite Smith — Staff advised during preparation of the 2001 operating budget, a request for an administrative assistant for the Administration Department could not be accommodated. As a substitute, the City Council provided funds that could be used to pay for additional administrative duties to be assumed by the Receptionist, Lisa Hogstad. Per the AFSCME labor contract, employees who are required to perform higher level duties on a temporary bases are paid 10% additional compensation. The alternative to a temporary adjustment in duties and compensation is to change the job description for the Receptionist. This is not recommended. Ms. Hogstad's background as a legal secretary •