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Mounds View City Council June 14, 2010 Regular Meeting Page 13 • Council meeting when it was postponed to allow staff additional time to investigate the type of employment most suitable for Mr. Wriskey. He reviewed Mr. Wriskey's involvement with the City would be limited to eight hours per week, however, more time will be used during peak season and less during other months. An estimated $14,000 would be needed to cover Mr. Wriskey's wages and the 2010 budget does have $16,000 earmarked for Forestry. Public Works Director DeBar advised that Mr. Wriskey has obtained liability insurance to provide the forestry services and will be using his own vehicle and equipment to perform the services for the City. After completing a PERA worksheet, it recommended that Mr. Wriskey be an independent contractor for the City and not as a part-time employee. Staff recommends that the City Council consider adopting Resolution 7622 authorizing an independent contractor agreement allowing Mr. Wriskey to provide Urban Forestry Services to the City of Mounds View. Council Member Mueller asked if the language in the agreement regarding vehicle usage should be removed. Public Works Director DeBar stated this language would be removed as Mr. Wriskey would be using his own vehicle and equipment. Mr. Wriskey has requested a magnetic City of Mounds View sign for his vehicle. Council Member Mueller questioned if the contract was renewable on a yearly basis. Public Works Director DeBar stated the contract had a seven day written notice clause and would • otherwise be on-going. Council Member Stigney suggested Mr. Wriskey train an intern based on Mr. Wriskey's knowledge of the City. Mayor Flaherty agreed with this suggestion. Council Member Gunn expressed concern about training an intern as there was no guarantee the intern would stay with the City. Clerk-Administrator Ericson stated he would look into the suggestion and would report back to the CounciL MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7622, Authorizing an Independent Contractor Agreement allowing Rick Wriskey to provide Urban Forestry Services for the City of Mounds View at a rate not to exceed $50.00 per hour plus mileage. Council Member Stigney proposed an amendment to the Resolution requesting the language read that the Council was entering into an Independent Contractor Agreement. AMENDMENT MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To revise Resolution 7622 language to indicate that the Council was entering into an Independent Contractor Agreement. • Ayes — 5 Nays — 0 Amendment to motion carried.