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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.
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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.
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