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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 SEPTEMBER 24, 1985 Prior to the start of this meeting, the council members were given a demonstration and inspected the front end loader that was brought into the parking lot. This special City Council meeting to review the 1986 Budget was called to order by Mayor Morgan at 7:15 p.m. Present: Armstrong, Christ, Dunn, Mazzara, Acting Administrator Banister. Arlyn Christ presented a computer print out on the needs for a front end loader. Olinger pointed out that if the City Council goes ahead with this purchase, it should purchase the snowplow separately because it will take up to eight weeks for delivery. After further disucssion between the City Council and Dan Olinger, the following action was taken. M/S/P Dunn/Christ - To purchase a snowplow for the front end loader, as recommended by the Maintenance Foreman, at a cost not to exceed $4000. (Motion carried 5-0) M/S/P Christ/Dunn - To instruct Dan Olinger and Marilyn Banister to proceed with the advertising for bids for a front end loader with a bucket and wing using the specifications from Washington County and Mahtomedi (who have each just purchased this piece of equipment). (Motion carried 5-0) The pay plan portion of the Budget was discussed with the suggestion made that the City Council review the pay policy with the employees every six months. Arlyn Christ suggested leaning more towards "merit" increases rather than following the present pay plan. Bruce Dunn concurred and added that he felt that productivity is far more important than tenure and we should have a different way of reviewing the pay ranges. Mike Mazzara pointed out that the proposed 4% increase (which the 1986 Pay Plan calls for) is higher than the actual rate of inflation which is 3.3%. After further discussion on this issue, the Council agreed that 4% was a reasonable increase. Marilyn Banister pointed out that even with 4% pay increases, the total budget increase is less than 4% (3.74% actual), and that the mil rate will decrease at least one mil because there will be no sealcoat levy in 1986. M/S/P Christ/Morgan - To adopt the 1986 Budget, including the pay plan, as presented. (Motion carried 5-0) Bruce Dunn suggested selling the old grader and International truck. The Council instructed Marilyn Banister to proceed with the requirements for the sale of these items by sealed bid. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.