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Mounds View City Council May 22, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 20 there were no such conflict, the abstention would count as an affirmative vote, for the purpose of counting the vote. Council Member Stigney stated it was his understanding that the abstaining vote would count with the majority vote, as opposed to an affirmative vote. He explained that if the majority voted in opposition to the measure, the abstention would count as an opposing vote. City Attorney Long stated he did not believe this was correct. He stated the abstention would count as an affirmative vote. Mayor Coughlin stated in his recollection this was correct, however, he desired to bring this forward for clarification. Ayes – 3 Nays -1 (Stigney) Abstain – 1 (Coughlin) Motion carried. F. Consideration of Hiring Public Works Utility Position. Interim Administrator Ulrich stated the Council has been provided a staff report prepared by Assistant to the City Administrator Reed, which indicates that six applications were submitted for the Public Works Maintenance position. He stated interviews were conducted by Public Works Foreman, Tim Pittman, Parks Maintenance Supervisor, Steve Dazenski, and Assistant to the City Administrator Reed, and all three identified the top candidate was identified as Pete Szurek, and recommended his hiring at Level A, which is $11.05 per hour. He indicated the position would commence at 85 percent of the maximum level for that position, with quarterly adjustments based upon performance. Interim Administrator Ulrich stated two other conditions of employment require that the applicant pass a physical examination and drug screen, and obtain both a Water and Wastewater certificate within two years of employment. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Thomason. To Approve Staff’s Recommendation to Hire Pete Szurek for the Public Works Utility Position, Based upon the Terms and Conditions listed in the Staff Report. Council Member Marty inquired if this individual would be released from employment if he has not obtained the Water and Wastewater certificates within this two-year period. Interim Administrator Ulrich stated this was correct, as this was a condition of his employment. He indicated the applicant should have no difficulty acquiring the certificates. He pointed out that Mr. Szurek has a college education, and has proven to be experienced and knowledgeable during the past three years of his seasonal employment. Council Member Stigney inquired if this position was being hired for the Community Center. Interim Administrator Ulrich stated it was not. He indicated this was the Public Works Utility position. Council Member Stigney stated he was not aware of this position. Interim Administrator Ulrich explained that this was the position the Council had authorized for the replacement of former Wastewater Operator Mortenson.