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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION October 1, 2007 APPROVED Marilyn Drive is presented that minimizes the impact of the pond on the commercial aspects. There are five properties that would be affected by the new layout. Historically the county did recommend placement'of the signal at 77th Street but the City trumped that based on development and residential interests. Also, two signalized intersections were promised when development occurred in the area. There is nothing new with the developer interested in the city land (Anderson) since the council did not approve their proposal. That was a primary funding source for the road work. Staff believes that Anderson Development is still interested in the original first phase of their proposal (the three city -owned parcels). The proceeds of that land sale could be applied to a realignment project. There was discussion about the possibility of the American Legion property gaining additional parking. There was no direction from the council on sale of the city -owned land. City Council Compensation — Director of Administration Tesch recalled that last year the council voted on only one year's salary and then with a reduction. Staff's recommendation is to return to a multi-year situation. • The council recommended that staff prepare an action representing a three -percent per year increase but with the idea that it will be revisited each year as necessary. • Compensation Study Proposal Meeting Date — The Mayor requested that the council set a special meeting to discuss this matter. A special meeting will be called for October 23, 2007, 5:30 p.m. The goal of the meeting will be to determine a scope for a request for proposals. The council will review the possible components of a compensation plan to make a decision on scope. Director of Administration Tesch noted that there can be many elements to a study; he would like to see the council approve a pay philosophy and a scheme to take a look at internal equity. Also there should be awareness that there are three labor contracts that will be negotiated soon. Council Member Carlson formally requested a list of employees whose employment has ended with Lino Lakes since January 1, 2004. 2008 Budget — Finance Director Rolek recalled that the preliminary budget was approved with the understanding there would be more discussion on some outstanding issues. Specifically the initiation of an in-house engineering staff is brought forward for discussion. The council does have until December 10 (Truth in Taxation hearing) to determine the final budget. Does the council need more analysis on the subject?