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Mounds View City Council August 23, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 9 Mr. Hammerschmidt stated they would be winning in two ways by hiring afull-time employee, who they would pay slightly more. He stated you never really know when the season is going to end. He explained that last year, they played every month except for January. He stated this position would provide that someone is available during that entire time, rather paying seasonal people in overtime. He stated another positive factor, is that the golf course attempts to do as much work as possible "in house," and this type of employee would assist with various projects that they would not have to contract out, which would provide a savings. Council Member Stigney stated the salary was somewhat misleading, in that the contract also includes fifteen percent of the gross revenues of the golf course is to be used as enhancements or incentive pay for the employees. He stated this amount would be added on top of the salary, and had not been mentioned. Mayor Coughlin stated this was small change in order to keep quality people on board. He stated if they hired a person who was not qualified or well trained, it would cost more money than it was worth. Council Member Marty inquired if the golf course had previously utilized this position. Mr. Hammerschmidt stated they had, three times previously. He stated the first employee was hired in an intern position, and lasted a little less than a month. He stated this person was not happy with the • hours. He stated the second person they hired was very qualified and had gone through the Pebble Beach program. He stated that his was a money issue. Mr. Hammerschmidt stated the third person, once again, was unhappy with the hours, and decided it would be easier to go into a landscaping position. He stated the salaries, at that time, were all approximately $18,000 to $20,000. Council Member Marty inquired how long this position had been vacant. Mr. Hammerschmidt stated it had been vacant for almost a year. Council Member Stigney stated this might bring to question whether or not the position is really necessary. Mr. Hammerschmidt stated to this point, he had filled the position with senior citizens, who are not always available, or with high school and college students. He stated the previous Friday, when they normally have a crew of seven to nine people on the golf course, they had three. He stated when the students return to school, and in the spring and fall, there are no people available. He stated that with afull-time person on staff, they could better adjust the schedules of the part-time employees. He stated if they do not require apart- time person, they reduce their hours. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Coughlin. To Approve Resolution No. 5363, a Resolution (Re) Authorizing a Golf Course Assistant Superintendent Position. Ayes - 2 Nays - 1 (Stigney) Motion carried. Mayor Coughlin asked City Attorney Riggs, with three Members present, two voting in the • affirmative and one opposed, did the motion pass. City Attorney Riggs stated it did. 9C:~.4DMIN\MINUTES\CC\8-23-99.CC