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1 suggested the City loin to get started with its labor management committee, charges 2 an initial fee of $200.00 and $200.00 annually. The City Manager also reported that 3 the Bureau of Mediation Services provides the same type of support without 4 charging a fee. 5 IV. ORDINANCE RELATING TO SEVERANCE PAY 6 The City Manager reported that the unions all agreed to increase the years of 7 service for severance pay when an employee leaves in good standing, although the 8 Police wanted the number of years of service to be 3 years rather than the 5 years 9 that was initially proposed by the City. The Mayor indicated that he would like to 10 change the terminology of this employee benefit. 11 V. RESOLUTION REGARDING THE CITY MANAGER 12 The Mayor reported on the resolution giving the City Manager an increase in salary 13 for 1996. 14 VI. UPDATE OF THE METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT 15 The City Manager reported that the goals for the City of St. Anthony have been 16 established. The Met Council is requesting that cities who are participating, have 17 their goals approved by December 15. The City Manager reported that the goals 18 for St. Anthony will be on the November 27th or December 6th agenda for their 19 consideration. He also reported that 25 cities have already agreed to participate in 20 this program. 21 VII. SPEED REDUCTION REQUEST BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT 22 The City Manager reported that the School District has asked that a school zone 23 declared in front of the Middle School/High School with a crosswalk and reduced 24 speed signs installed. The Chief of Police recommends that the City enforce a 25 25 mph zone in front of the schools along 33rd Avenue from Silver Lake Road to 26 Skycroft Drive. The Public Works employees can determine the dimensions of the 27 crosswalk and parking signs indicating no parking on the south side from 7AM to 28 3:30PM, Monday through Friday and unloading on the north side only. The 29 Council agreed that residents should be notified along 33rd Avenue. A letter will 30 sent to Warren Rolick, the Superintendent of Schools, informing him of the 31 Council's recommendation. The City Manager also reported that according to the 32 Police Chief, no reportable incident has occurred in front of the schools. 33 VIII. BUDGET ISSUES FROM OCTOBER 3RD BUDGET WORK SESSION 34 1. Kiwanis Dues. The City Manager reported that the Kiwanis have reduced 35 dues for 1996. The City will be saving $200 over what it cost the City for 36 dues in 1995. He also indicated that the Kiwanis give about $1,000 in 37 contributions to the Police and Fire departments every year. 38 2. Ice Rinks. City Manager reported that it costs the City about a $1.00 per 39 skater to maintain the ice rinks.