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Mounds View City Council December 9, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 16 Council Member Stigney said he does not think it smells right for the City to offer to pay $66,000 when New Brighton is only paying $45,000 and he feels this should be dealt with prior to hiring. Council Member Marty pointed out that New Brighton's course is paid for and this City is looking at a lot of debt and are supposed to be looking for ways to trim expenses. He then said he was not aware that New Brighton's golf course manager was topped out at $45,270. He then asked for clarification on the flex-time comment. Council Member Stigney indicated that all salaried employees are exempt personnel and have to put in the time needed to do the job. He then suggested looking into a similar policy for new hires. City Administrator Miller indicated she felt it was a little late in the game to change the rules as the City has made an offer, contingent on Council approval. She then said the time to change the position was months ago and she hopes that this is not being changed because of the person being recommended. She further commented that the salary proposed is lower than what the former golf course superintendent was making and that was not problematic to Council Member Marty so she finds it surprising that this is an issue now. City Administrator Miller indicated that the Mounds View golf course is not the same as the New • Brighton course as Mounds View has a driving range and is a very busy course. She further commented that, if the City wants to turn around the golf course, it is necessary to bring in someone with solid experience that can do that. Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated that the position in New Brighton is not the same position because the Mounds View position is a department director position and the New Brighton position is the golf operations manager who reports to someone who oversees all of the recreational activities. She then indicated that New Brighton has increased its pay scale for 2003 based on the responsibilities that the golf operations manager is responsible for. Council Member Stigney commented that the maximum range for 2003 is $51,050 which is quite a disparity. He then commented that this came to his attention last week or he would have seconded Council Member Marty's motion to postpone last week. He further commented that it is alarming that outside consultants determined the salary ranges but no one brought it to Council attention that some courses are only run on a 10-month basis. Assistant City Administrator Reed indicated she did report to Council that New Brighton is only open for 10 months. Council Member Quick called the question. • Ayes - 3 Nays - 2 Motion carried. Ayes - 2 Nays - 3(Sonterre/Thomas/Quick) Motion failed.