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Mounds View City Council June 14, 1982 Regular Meeting Page Four Motion /Second: McCarty /Blanchard to authorize the Public Works /Community Development Director to hire a person for part -time work in the Public Works department. 4 ayes Director Johnson reported they are progressing in the search for a public works foreman, and ran an ad in the Minneapolis and St. Paul papers over the weekend, with a closing date of June 25 for applications. Mayor McCarty stated since it was still a prime concern to hire from within the present employees, it has come to his attention there is someone in the maintenance department that is interested in the position. Attorney Meyers advised the City was under no obligation to anyone by having advertised for the position. There was discussion regarding offering the position to Gary Kardell, as to whether he had supervisory capabilities. It was suggested the position be offered to him immediately, on a trial basis, with the assurance that Mr. Kardell could return to his present job if it did not work out. It was also suggested the salary be set slightly lower than the original recommendation. :lotion /Second: McCarty /Doty to authorize Director Johnson and Clerk /Administrator Pauley to offer the new Public Works Foreman position to Gary Kardell for a trial period of six months, with an increase in his present salary of $1,500 per year, and upon final acceptance at the end of the trial period, an increase to $2,000 per year. 4 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried 0 nays Motion Carried Attorney Meyers recommended the Council discuss 12. Report of home occupations in the Chapter 40 review. Attorney He also reported the proposed setback require- ments may resolve a present complaint regarding a driveway that was built too close to the property line. Attorney Meyers reported he will be meeting with the Council on June 21 to discuss the wetl^nds ordinance.