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Mounds View City Council August 26, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 22 another letter that will go out tomorrow asking for a counterproposal if they disagree with the City’s offer. Mayor Sonterre asked Staff to keep Council up to date on this matter. Assistant City Administrator Reed also mentioned that AFSCME is encouraging the City to offer a specific wage proposal to compensate at a specific step but the City’s position is that they have not done that in the past and only offered a range. She further commented that she is not aware of anything in state statute that would require the City do as requested by AFSCME. Council Member Quick suggested in light of the fact that the police chief position is going to be advertised, the City hold off on reorganizing the police department and allow the new chief to determine the needs and structure of the department. Mayor Sonterre indicated he agreed as the City did that with the golf course. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Marty. To Hold Off on the Reorganization of the Police Department Until the Police Chief is Hired. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Minutes for August 12, 2002 Council Member Marty requested the following changes: On Page 3 add to last paragraph “and that he agreed with Council Member Stigney that a citizen of the United States is a citizen.” On Page 6 he wanted to note that asked under just and correct claims for 108918, 108924, and clarification of pencils for 189.00 he has not received an answer. On page 11 under council business after motion/second second add “he also commented that no minutes for the year 2002 are on the website.” And the last line it starts there are to be copies at the library and insert “in reality that the City Council meeting minutes are also to be at the library and that is not happening either.” Council Member Stigney requested the following change: On Page 3 third sentence change the comment to include “because Mounds View does not grant citizenship.” Mayor Sonterre requested the following change: On Page 4, top paragraph indicated he had seconded the motion because he thought it would make for good discussion and it had, however he would vote not to deny Mr. Hammerschmidt. Mayor Sonterre asked Staff to determine if the allegations made by Mr. Hammerschmidt of damage at his residence can be confirmed.