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HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000043_pg029January 24, 1977 Page 12 Councilmember Ziebarth suggested that the Council look at how much time is being spent on this and look into employing someone to do this work. MSP (Hodges - Ziebarth) to direct Administrator to prepare a CDBG preapplication for storm drainage improvements in the Hillview- Quincy area or, if this is impossible, for park improvements. Administrator Achen reviewed the progress that has been made with the Local 49 strike and the proposal that was accepted. He recommended the Council adopt the mediator's recommendations. If the Council agrees to do this, the men will start work again tomorrow. MSP (Pickar - Ziebarth) to accept the mediator's proposed contract settlement. 5 ayes Admin. Achen stated that he wanted to express his appreciation to the 49ers for the fair, friendly and loyal way that the strike was held. Mayor Pickar agreed. Admin. Achen stated that a contract amendment has been made for Local 320, the Police Department. It will express their wages at an hourly rate rather than a monthly rate. MSP (Baumgartner - Ziebarth) to approve the proposed amendment and authorize the Mayor and Administrator to execute the amendment. Admin. Achen recommended that Council approve the Joint Powers Agreement with an addendum that incorporates the Council's intent regarding protection on withdrawal. The addendum will have to be approved by each community. MSP (Pickar- Hodges) to adopt Resolution No. 804 to enter into the Consortium of Ramsey County Municipalities with the addendum stating that at the time of withdrawal from the Consortium, any community will be able to retain or be reimbursed its fair share of any capital hardware assets as well as software assets. Admin. Achen stated that the staff discussed proposals for energy conservation but left a decision up to the Council. The staff will investigate the buildings and find out what it would require to bring the building up to the current state energy codes. The staff did discuss going to a 4 -day work week but did not make a decision. Admin. Achen stated that he felt it could be worked out with Local 49. Mayor Pickar suggested that the Administrator discuss this with the union. ATTORNEY MEYERS' REPORT. Atty. Meyers stated that there has been a request to split a lot on property that was just platted. Atty Meyers stated that he felt the City should stay with the original plat adopted and advised the inspection department to have the parties follow the legal procedures. Atty Meyers reviewed a case involving the enforcement of the Housing Code. He has instructed the Fire Chief to start issuing citations to multiple dwellings that are not equipped with fire extinguishers. 5 ayes 5 ayes 5 ayes