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Administrator Achen stated that they have already interviewed several people
for her position and would like to fill it as soon as possible. Attorney
Meyers said that the Council can authorize the Clerk- Administrator to hire
someone.
MSP (Johnson - Shelquist) that we hire a replacement for Arlene Peddycoart's
position and that the individual hired and the pay scale will be confirmed
at the next Council meeting and that the new employee will begin work on
November 12.
Administrator Achen further stated that the Ramsey County District Court held
in favor of Teamsters Local 320 which sought to have the arbitration award
enforced only on a cash position. The attorney for the municipalities
recommends that the judgment of the court be appealed and a letter from the
attorney to that effect was read to the Council. Both the Administrator and
the Attorney recommended that the City not participate in the appeal of Judge
Schultz's decision.
Administrator Achen stated that 1976 negotiations were stalled because the
union has not responded to the City's offer made six weeks ago. He stated
that his recommendation was to keep the options open, but would like the
alternative, if he felt it appropriate, to file for mediation. If we take
no action, in terms of public opinion we are just as responsible for dragging
our feet as the union.
5 ayes
MSP (Baumgartner - Shelquist) to request mediation. 5 ayes
Administrator Achen said that the office had received a letter from Diane
Harstad regarding Greenfield #3 plat. They desire to pay the $4,011.00
of special assessments for Lots 1 and 5, Block 1, without paying the $382
interest collectible in 1976. If it had been paid by October 15, they would
not have had to pay any interest, but the plat wasn't approved until September
and the normal process takes 6 -8 weeks to complete, so, consequently, the
October 15 cut -off was missed.
MSP (Johnson - Hodgest) that we authorize the Clerk- Administrator to write to
the Ramsey County Treasurer and inform him that he can accept the payment of
the assessments and waive the interest. 4 ayes
Baumgartner -
nay
Administrator Achen said that the work has begun on the Highway 10 ditch
at Mounds View Square. Don Paster called him and has requested that some
consideration be given to the money and time he spent originally on the
northwesterly access which was at the City's behest. Because the Council's
original request to solve the problem has not been accomplished by the developers,
the Council cannot be expected to be very sympathetic. The Council was in
agreement.
Mayor Johnson stated that last Monday the Council listened to Police Chief
Grabowski and his problems with offenders who have been apprehended.
Through the judicial system and the Department of Corrections, they are being
given very lenient releases and paroles.