1981.05.11 CC Minutes - Special Meeting

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•� l MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HUGO CITY COUNCIL May 11 , 1981 The meeting was called to order by Mayor LaValle at 7:00 PM. PRESENT: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail Attorney Charles Johnson ABSENT: Irsfeld MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Vail, that compliance with Article 20-1 , Subd. E, has been complied with, and that all legal notices of this meeting have been provided in accordance with the ordinance. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED • Letters of resignation had been submitted by Mayor LaValle and Councilman Irsfeld. Mayor LaValle stated that he would be withdrawing his resignation, and speaking for Councilman Irsfeld, that his would also be withdrawn. Mayor LaValle stated firmly that no "one" problem had prompted his resignation, but rather multiple of situations. LaValle stated that he will not file for reelection when his term was expired, and that Councilman Irsfeld would resign December 31 , 1982. MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Schletty, that the letter dated May 4, 1981 , and signed by Mayor Marvin LaValle, indicating his resig- nation, be accepted and retained as a matter of record. Let the record show that Mayor LaValle has withdrawn the resignation. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED The Council then discussed ways in which everyone contributed to the problems now at hand, and ways in which these problems could be remedied. The City Attorney then discussed the different ways in which the city could legally discuss personnel matters: 1 ) general meeting, 2) executive session, and 3) special work session for a stated purpose. The City Clerk stated that she would prefer to have these matters addressed at an executive session. The City Attorney will report at the next Council meeting the procedure to be followed for an executive session. The possibility of hiring of a part-time bookkeeper was discussed. Because of the constant interruptions in the clerk's office, the clerk did not feel she was able to devote the attention to the city's books that is required. MOTION: McAllister made motion, seconded by Vail, that the city advertise for a bookkeeper for the position of 'bookkeeper for the City of Hugo, and re- quest resumes be send to the city no later than June 10, 1981 . MOTION: LaValle made motion, seconded by McAllister, to table this matter until the response is received from the City Attorney on executive session. VOTING FOR: LaValle, McAllister, Schletty, Vail MOTION CARRIED