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• MEMO January 9, 1998 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Chuck Whiting, City Administrator Re: January 12, 1998 City Council Meeting Another interesting week in Mounds View. Here's what's on the agenda for Monday. Item 4- Special Order of Business:Both items are to recognize Cathy and Lynette's work with the City. A reminder that a reception for Cathy will be held starting at 6 p.m. Monday evening. Lynnette will not be able to attend the meeting. Item 7C-Resolution No.5206 Re: Anthony Properties and Highway 10 Traffic Light: Wendell Smith has asked for something of support he can forward to his investing group regarding the City's position on assisting with the traffic light for the theater project. I wrote the enclosed resolution attempting to convey the City's interest but also recognizing the City has some issues that need to be worked to finality first. I certainly have sensed an interest in having this project go ahead, but we have not gotten to final costs and locations of the work needed. I am also trying to keep in mind that once discussions start regarding the north side of Highway 10, that any cost incurred in placing the light and realigning Edgewood Drive should be considering in the City's part of the equation. I think it is appropriate in this format to convey the interest to Mr. Smith if this will get him going on submitting plans. I also think the funding sources I refer to in the resolution should be the preferred funds for any City participation at this time. MNDOT will likely be a source of 50% of the cost, and the remaining amount may be either TIF or MSA funds. Those costs need to be determined and at - - this time it would be premature to do anything more than indicate the City's willingness to pursue the issue. I have asked Mr. Smith to be present Monday to make clear his position. Also, I have just faxed him the resolution and am waiting for his response to its position. Item 7D - Job Description for Economic Development Coordinator: At the work session the Council voiced preference for an economic development coordinator similar to the original position that was created when Cathy Bennett started. I have enclosed what is basically the original job description and modified it slightly. Here it answers to the Community Development Director instead of the City Administrator, and the duties regarding establishing the EDC were changed to do the work of the EDC. I also did a very quick review of pay level. Without a lot of analysis, the 1996 level seemed adequate to at least get started in a search. The range from step 1 to step 5 in 1996 was $36,681.84 to$45,852.36. This should be okay as I say for getting someone with some experience and ability in working with the business community, and hopefully to keep them here for a while. It is less than is currently being committing to Cathy although the responsibilities are less. As we move on with our pay equity analysis, I will likely be asking to utilize some of these budgeted, but now excess funds to assist in adjustments that may have to be made in other positions, particular those comparable to this position. What I would ask the Council to approve is the position description and the pay range. If either is not satisfactory, if some indication as to what is acceptable would be appreciated. My main concern right now is to advertise to get the position filled in order to carry the work load that exists right now between myself and Rick Jopke.