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7\ 7 Page 9 'll L January 13, 1997 Mounds View City Council G. Adopt Resolution No.5066,Re-appointing Commission members for Three Year Terms,Expiring December 31,1999. Mayor McCarty noted the commission members whose terms were expiring,noting that Resolution No.5066 would re-appoint these commission members for three year terms,expiring on December 31, 1999. He took this opportunity to thank them for their service on the commissions,extending to them his deep appreciation. MOTION/SECOND: Koopmeiners/Trude to Approve Resolution No.5066,Re-appointing Commission members for Three Year Terms,Expiring December 31, 1999. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried IL Adopt Resolution No.5065,Re-scheduling City Council Meetings Falling on Legal Holidays. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Stigney to Approve Resolution No. 5065,Re-scheduling City Council Meetings Falling on Legal Holidays. Ms. Trude asked if City Hall was closed on Columbus Day,October 13, 1997. She understood this was no longer a legal holiday and noted that it was included on the list of holidays to be re-scheduled. • It was noted that Columbus Day should be removed from the list of holidays to be re-scheduled on Resolution No.5065. Council members Quick and Stigney accepted this amendment. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried L Consideration of Resolution No.5071,Approving the 1997 Compensation and Insurance Contribution Schedule for Non-Union,Public Works and Park Maintenance Personnel Mayor McCarty noted that this resolution would approve the 1997 compensation and insurance contribution schedule for non-union,Public Works and Park Maintenance Personnel. Mr.Whiting noted that at the last work session,he mentioned that the staff was looking for the Stanton Information,but realized afterward that this information was not available for 1997. A phone survey was done of various other communities,most of which indicated a 3%increase. The communities contacted were Anoka,Chaska,Columbia Heights,Crystal,Golden Valley,Hastings,New Brighton,Ramsey,Robbinsdale, Savage,Shakopee and Stillwater. Council member Stigney stated he had no objection to the 3%increase as he feels they are deserving of it. However,he did some have objections with how the compensation policy is being implemented in the city. He noted that as he understands it,certain employees are receiving 100%compensation for all of their health care. He feels that 100%is a pretty sizable portion,and feels it may be too generous. He also wondered about the city's policy in regard to Step Adjustments over a five step period. Some employees are receiving two or more increases annually(a step adjustment increase and a cost of living increase)and he has some problems with this. He feels many of the communities who have approved a 3%increase have a higher tax base than Mounds View. Also he noted that city is only comparing with other municipalities and not with