HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000049_pg044February 12, 1979 Page 7
Mayor McCarty asked how the costs differed between the Comkey 734 and
Dialog systems. Mr. Berry replied that the 734 does not have the
capacity to increase beyond seven lines. He added that it is a smaller
system but otherwise the costs and systems were very similar.
Councilmember Ziebarth asked how long the present system had been in
City Hall. Mr. Foster replied that it had been put in six years ago and
expanded twice.
MSP (Rowley- Hodges) to authorize Staff to make the proposed changes to
the Dialog system. 5 ayes
Acting Administrator Anderson reported that he had the specs for the
counter modifications, which had been prepared by the Building and
Zoning Official. He added that they were looking at a March 22 bid
opening.
Mayor McCarty stated he would like to review the specs and look at the
cost estimates. Acting Administrator Anderson replied that they
were available and could be discussed at the February 26 meeting.
Acting Administrator Anderson reported that it had been approved in the
1979 budget to hire a telephone receptionist and asked for authorization
to hire someone for that position. Mayor McCarty replied that he was
concerned with expenses and that they should look at transferring some-
one from within City Hall, or realigning work or whatever.
Councilmember Ziebarth stated that he felt it would be helpful to know
what kind of talent is needed for the City before hiring anyone else.
He added that they could possibly hire just a part time person and
reassign duties with the present clerical staff.
Acting Administrator Anderson reported that he had checked into having
a study done of the clerical staff and needs for the City, based on the
Council's request, and found that it would cost approximately $3,000 to
have such a study done.
Neil Loeding, 5046 Long View Drive stated that the City should not have
to hire an outside firm to assess the clerical situation and that Staff
could do it. Acting Administrator Anderson replied that Staff had already
done it and it was determined that a telephone receptionist was needed.
Nancy Burmeister, 7565 Knoll Drive stated that she felt Staff could con-
duct the study themselves, as the City has a management team and they
are professional people.
John Pickar, 2299 Knoll Drive stated that this would not be a good time
to conduct a study, with not having a clerk- administrator. He added that
when the new clerk - administrator begins, he most likely will set up the
office differently and the situation in the office could change. He
added that a good deal of time and thought went into the decision to hire
a telephone receptionist and that the position would be a lower paying
position than any the City currently had, which would not be beneficial
for a transfer.
Councilmember Rowley recommended that the file on the position be pulled
and they discuss it further at the February 26 meeting.