HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-02-01 MINUTESREGULAR MEETING
COTTAGE GROVE CITY COUNCIL
February 1, 2006
OPEN FORUM — 7:15 p.m.
Open forum provides a person an opportunity to inform the Council of a problem or to request
information related to City business not scheduled for Council action and on the Agenda.
Mayor Shiely encouraged persons to limit their remarks to two (2) minutes per issue.
Present: Mayor Sandy Shiely
Council Member Myron Bailey
Council Member Karla Bigham
Council Member Mark Grossklaus
Council Member Pat Rice
Also Present: Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator
Ron Hedberg, Finance and Administrative Services Director
Howard Blin, Community Development Director
Jennifer Levitt, City Engineer
Michael Zurbey, Acting Public Safety Director
Les Burshten, Public Works Director
Corrine Thomson, City Attorney
Roger Grossklaus, registered Leader with the Boy Scouts of America, stated that he is here
to announce that the Boy Scouts of America would be celebrating their 90 Anniversary next
week. He provided the Council with an overview stating that it is the goal of the Boy Scouts
of America to work with men and young boys, teaching them life skills. He stated that
currently 450 young boys and men are registered as part of the youth program. He explained
that adults within the organization assist the younger members in learning the life skills that
are necessary for them to become good citizens. He stated that the Boy Scouts of America
has a strong history with the City of Cottage Grove noting that there are finrelve units,
consisting of Cub Scouts and Boy Scout Troops, registered in the City of Cottage Grove, who
are very active and involved with the community. He stated a plaque is displayed in the foyer
of City Hall that demonstrates how strong the program is in the City of Cottage Grove. He
noted that this evening a member from Boy Scout Troop 169 would be presented with a
plaque commemorating his achievement to Eagle Scout. He thanked the Council and the
City for their continued support of the Boy Scouts of America and the programs it provides.
Mayor Shiely thanked Mr. Grossklaus for his comments. She stated that the Boy Scout and
Cub Scout Troops have been very involved in this community and have provided their
assistance with many of the City's events. She stated that the community is appreciative of
their support and proud of the work they do for their community. She noted that the Color
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Guard from Troop 237 is present this evening and would present the Colors at the beginning
of the City Council meeting. She stated that the Council would also be recognizing Conrad
Freeman for his achievement in attaining the level of Eagle Scout.
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota held a regular
meeting on Wednesday, February 1, 2006, at the Cottage Grove City Hall, 7516 80 Street
South. Mayor Sandy Shiely called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Sandy Shiely
Council Member Myron Bailey
Council Member Karla Bigham
Council Member Mark Grossklaus
Council Member Pat Rice
Also Present: Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator
Ron Hedberg, Finance and Administrative Services Director
Howard Blin, Community Development Director
Jennifer Levitt, City Engineer
Michael Zurbey, Acting Public Safety Director
Les Burshten, Public Works Director
Corrine Thomson, City Attorney
Boy Scouts of America Troop 237 Color Guard of Cottage Grove, Minnesota presented the
flag and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mayor Shiely stated that there are finro changes to the agenda. First, a closed Workshop has
been scheduled for City Administrator Schroeder's annual review. She stated that she would
take notes and provide a summary of the review. Second, Item 4L, City Water Supply
Distribution Plan, has been moved from the Consent Agenda to Unfinished and New
Business as Item 8A.
MOTION BY RICE, SECONDED BY BIGHAM, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation - Eaqle Scout Award - Conrad Freeman
Mayor Shiely asked the Council to step forward and assist her in presenting Conrad Freeman
with a plaque commemorating his achievement in reaching the rank of Eagle Scout. She
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expressed her appreciation noting that both his family and the community are proud of his
accomplishment and value his contributions. She stated that a nameplate commemorating
his accomplishment would be affixed to the plaque in the foyer of City Hall.
Mayor Shiely and the Council presented Conrad Freeman with a plaque in recognition of his
achievement in reaching the rank of Eagle Scout and to acknowledge his contributions to the
community.
Conrad Freeman explained that his project was to work on restoring the Wood Duck housing
at Afton State Park. He stated that the work involved cleaning, repairing and re-installing the
houses, which would allow easier maintenance in the future.
B. Present Photo Contest Winners with Award Certificates and Prize Monev
Jessica Sandin, Management Analyst, City of Cottage Grove, stated that once again it is time
to announce the annual Photo Contest Winners adding that she is pleased to be able to be a
part of the presentation of awards to the 4 Annual Contest Winners. She explained that a
total of 39 photographs were submitted in three different categories: Landmarks, Nature and
People. She stated that the judges for this year's contest included Mayor Sandy Shiely, Bob
Bergan from Park High School, and Patricia Nevin from Heritage Photography. She noted
that the judges had a difficult task choosing the first and second place winners for each
category from so many exceptional photographs. She thanked everyone for their
participation and support and announced the winners for each category.
Mayor Shiely and the Council congratulated each of the winners and presented them with
their awards.
Ms. Sandin stated that the Minnesota Human Rights Commission is again sponsoring an
Essay Contest for 6 tn 7tn and 8 graders noting that the topic would be to write a description
of how students see behaviors such as stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination in their
daily lives. She provided a brief overview of the rules noting that local prizes would be $25
for first place; $15 for second place; and $5 for third place; statewide winners would receive
substantial cash prizes. She stated that the entry form and rules are available at City Hall or
downloadable from the City Website.
C. Present Community Improvement Award to St. Rita's Catholic Church for their Site
Improvements Completed during 2005.
Community Development Director Blin presented St. Rita's Catholic Church with a
Community Improvement Award for the excellent job they did with the landscaping and site
improvements that were completed in 2005. He stated that the church, located at 8694 80tn
Street South, installed new planting beds and decorative retaining walls, which have
enhanced the appearance of the entire neighborhood. He read the plaque to the Council
stating that the changes and the new look are a true enhancement to 80 Street. He stated
that Father William Deziel, church pastor; Maureen Riddle, Business Administrator for the
Church; and Anita Kerper of Bloomscapes, Inc. and also a church member; are present this
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evening to accept the award. He presented the award to Father Deziel and thanked each of
them for their contributions and wonderful work.
Mayor Shiely stated that the work that was done is a true enhancement to the neighborhood
and community as a whole and thanked each of them, on behalf of the Council and
Community, for a job well done.
D. Youth Service Bureau Presentation bv Paul Weiler
Paul Weiler, Executive Director of the Youth Service Bureau, stated that the program has
been in existence for 30 years providing services benefiting children in the Washington
County area. He noted that he has 30 years of experience with ten of those years being
dedicated to service with South Washington County. He explained that simply put, their
services are designed to work with children in the community in an effort to keep them out of
the court system. He provided Council with a brief overview of their functions as a non-profit
organization. He indicated that the scope and range of the services offered has expanded
considerably since their first program was held in a small building near one of the local parks.
Mr. Weiler reviewed the variety of services provided noting that the core service area is the
South Washington area community and includes traditional services such as family
counseling. He stated that they are abte to provide reasonable and economically assessable
services to families in the community noting that they served over 2000 children last year
within the three core service areas. He explained that the children were helped through
programs that have been designed to provide positive alternatives that would keep children
out of the court system. He provided Council with an overview of the fees as it compares to
court costs noting that the fees are a very reasonable alternative to sending children through
the court system. He thanked the City of Cottage Grove for their local community support
adding that they are looking forward to another successful 30 years.
Mr. Weiler stated that he would like to take a moment to say a very special thank you to
Mayor Sandy Shiely. He stated that he would like to recognize and thank her for all of her
work and service with the board and presented her with a plaque commemorating her
contributions and service.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. November 16, 2005 Regular Meeting
Mayor Shiely stated that the minutes stand approved as presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Bigham asked to pull Item 4H, a resolution authorizing a change in the
speed limit from 35 mph to 30 mph on Hadley Avenue befinreen 90 Street and 97 Street.
She asked City Engineer Levitt to provide a brief explanation of the reasons for this change.
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City Engineer Levitt stated that the current speed limit on Hadley, between 90 and g7tn
Streets, is 35 mph and Staff is proposing a decrease to 30 mph. She explained that the next
five years will bring about construction and development activity along and adjacent to
Hadley Avenue. She further explained that the development activity would be due to the
further development of Mississippi Dunes, Rivers Edge and the Swanland property. She
noted that these developments would ultimately drive the need for upgrading and improving
Hadley Avenue. She stated that a school is also located in this area in addition to site
alignment issues along 98 Street played a part in the decision to make a recommendation to
lower the speed limit in this area. She stated that once the construction is completed Staff
would have the State go through the normal review process to determine the appropriate
speed limit for that area. She stated that signage would be posted throughout the area to
reflect the speed limit change.
Mayor Shiely expressed concerns stating that if they approve this change and lower the
speed limit that the City would have a difficult time increasing the speed once construction
has been completed. She referenced what happened with Hinton Avenue noting that it is her
fear that the same thing would happen at this location when the State comes in to do their
review of the area. She stated that she is very concerned about lowering the speed limit and
not being able to increase the limit back to 35 mph when the construction is completed. She
asked if Hadley would be seen as a collector street when finished.
City Engineer Levitt confirmed that it would be seen as a collector street noting that once the
State is able to complete their study a reasonable speed limit would be determined for the
area.
Council Member Bailey asked to pull Item 4P, a resolution amending the EDA enabling
resolution by limiting terms of office to finro three-year terms and eliminating compensation for
serving on the board. He clarified his understanding that there is currently one open position
on the EDA and that if the terms are limited to 2 three-year terms, how would this impact the
Commission and who would it affect. He clarified that the intent for these changes is to
stagger the terms.
City Administrator Schroeder explained that one term has expired, which is the open position,
there is one term that would expire shortly, leaving four terms, that are staggered so as to not
impact the Commission when changes occur.
Jay Liberacki, Director of Development for US Homes, and a member of the audience asked
the Council if a member from the audience could request that Item 4J and Item 40,
resolutions authorizing the preparation of plans and specifications for the Silverwood Addition
and a resolution approving the final plat and subdivision agreement for Silverwood Addition,
be pulled for discussion with the Council.
Community Development Director Blin provided Council with a brief overview of each of the
resolutions. He explained that the preliminary plat for the Silverwood Addition was approved
in September 2005 noting that this is the approval of the final plat, which does conform with
the preliminary plat. He indicated that Mr. Liberacki has some issues with the recommended
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design of the ponding. He stated that the design conforms with the stormwater plan for this
area and explained that the pond Mr. Liberacki is concerned with has always been intended
as a regional pond with one half of the pond to be located on US Homes property and the
other half on County property. He assured Council that the design of the pond and the
design of the plat does conform, in total, to the preliminary plat adding that they are now past
the state where any changes could be made to the plat.
City Attorney Thomson explained that State law provides that if the final plat conforms to the
preliminary plat and all additions or changes that have been attached to the approved
resolution for the preliminary plat the applicant is entitled to receive approval of the final plat.
Jay Liberacki, Director of Development for US Homes, agreed stating that everything
Community Development Director Blin said is true, additionally, what he has to say is also
true. He provided Council with finro exhibits that show the street systems along Pinecliff and
the proposed Silverwood development. He reviewed the lowest lying areas of the site noting
that the initial recommendation for the pond location was to place the pond at the lowest part
of the site. He reviewed the original location as it compares to the proposed location
presented in the final plat. He explained that part of the proposal involves digging out the hill
in order to create a low point at a high point of the site. He stated that if the reason for this
change is because there is a need for a larger pond it would make more sense to go to the
north or the west area of the site where there is more space to create the pond. He
expressed concerns stating that the current proposal is not intuitive and does not make
sense.
Mr. Liberacki stated that it is his understanding that several meetings were held over the past
month to discuss this pond adding that he was not included in any of these meetings, yet the
final recommendation impacts his development. He expressed concerns stating that US
Homes has tried, on several occasions, to contact James R. Hill and Bonestroo and none of
their phone calls were returned. He stated that their area of the proposed site does not need
to be graded out and it is their wish that they would keep their storm water drainage issues on
their property and not impact their development. He asked that language be added that
would require Silverwood to look at a pipe equalizer for this site. He asked Council to direct
Staff to consider their proposal rather than the larger design that encroaches upon the
Pinecliff development.
Mr. Liberacki asked the Council to consider one additional item. He stated that a couple of
years ago, when they came to the table with the proposal to develop Pinecliff, they invested
approximately $20,000 in the Kemp sewer line and if this area develops further they would
like Council to consider allocating the costs across all vacant lots. He explained that what
they are asking for is to have the offsite costs divided evenly amongst all users; this would be
in addition to keeping their stormwater drainage on their property.
Community Development Director Blin assured Council that the proposed pond included in
the final plat meets all of the flow rate requirements and does work. He acknowledged that
not everyone is in agreement with the proposed design adding that Staff would not approve
Mr. Liberacki's recommendation due to the size and due to drainage concerns that have to be
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addressed. He stated that in terms of the pipe issue, it was done at the US Homes cost
adding that they were aware of their needs and did not agree, at the time of their approval, to
have costs allocated across new developments as they occurred.
MOTION BY RICE, SECONDED BY GROSSKLAUS, TO:
A. ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:
i. PLANNING COMMISSION OF DECEMBER 12, 2005.
ii. PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMISSION OF SEPTEMBER
20, 2005, OCTOBER 18, 2005, AND NOVEMBER 15, 2005.
B. ADOPT RESOLUT/ON NO. 06-009 APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT
OF $71,005.15 TO DANNER, INC. FOR THE SUMMERHILL CROSSING UTILITY,
STREET AND STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
C. APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF KRIS MIENERT AS CHAIRPERSON AND
BRIAN HAGEN AS VICE-CHAIRPERSON OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND
WELFARE COMMISSION FOR THE 2006 TERM.
D. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR THE 2005 TRAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
E. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 06-010 APPROVING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT,
ORDERING THE PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF EASEMENTS
AND AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
THE PINECLIFF 2ND ADDITION - PHASE 1 PROJECT.
F. ADOPT RESOLUT/ON NO. 06-011 AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF A
FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR THE CP RAIL DEVELOPMENT SITE PROJECT.
G. RECEIVE THE SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING SURVEY.
H. ADOPT RESOLUT/ON NO. 06-012 RECOMMENDING A SPEED CHANGE ON
HADLEY AVENUE FROM 90TH STREET TO 97TH STREET.
I. APPROVE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE AND
WASHINGTON COUNTY FOR STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE
THE WASHINGTON COUNTY SOUTH SERVICE CENTER.
J. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 06-013 APPROVING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT,
ORDERING THE PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF EASEMENTS
AND AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
THE SILVERWOOD ADDITION.
K. AUTHORIZE ENTRANCE INTO A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH ACORDIA FOR
INSURANCE-AGENT SERVICES FOR $9,600.00 PER YEAR.
L. MOVED TO UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS, ITEM 8A.
M. ADOPT THE 2006 CITY COUNCIL GOALS.
N. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO CONTRACT WITH TVA FIRE AND
LIFE SAFETY TO PERFORM FIRE CODE REVIEW SERVICES THROUGH
DECEMBER 2007.
O. ADOPT RESOLUT/ON NO. 06-014 APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT NAMED
SILVERWOOD ADDITION.
P. ADOPT RESOLUT/ON NO. 06-015 FOR THE CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OPERATING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
AS ESTABLISHED BY EDA ENABLING RESOLUTION (RESOLUTION NO. 86-227)
AND AMENDMENTS.
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MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED OPEN FORUM ISSUES
NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
BID AWARDS
A. Consider Awardina the Contract for the Highlands Pond Gradinq Proiect to Danner,
Inc. in the Amount of $228,550.00.
City Engineer Levitt stated that this was a project that Council had rejected last fall due to
high bids. She stated that the bids were opened for this project on January 19, 2006 noting
that the City received a total of 15 bids. She stated that the lowest bidder on the project was
Danner, Inc. noting that they were able to include a few additional items, at a lower cost, with
this proposal.
Council Member Bailey stated that the City was considering an island with the initial plan and
asked if this was part of the proposal. City Engineer Levitt confirmed stating that they also
included a trail connection.
Council Member Grossklaus asked if the residents along the backside of the property would
be notified about the changes. City Engineer Levitt stated that a neighborhood meeting was
held last fall to discuss the proposal. She stated that Staff plans to hold another
neighborhood meeting just prior to the start of construction to review the changes and
additions with the residents.
MOTION BY BAILEY, SECOND BY BIGHAM, TO ADOPT RESOLUT/ON NO. 06-016
AWARDING BID FOR THE HIGHLANDS POND GRADING PROJECT TO DANNER, INC. IN
THE AMOUNT OF $228,550.00. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
A. Consider Approval of the Citv of Cottaqe Grove Water Supply and Distribution Plan
and Adopt the Proposed Emergency Preparedness and Conservation Plan.
Mark Wallace, Registered Engineer, and Harry Taylor, Public Works Supervisor, were
present to answer questions.
City Engineer Levitt stated that the last Water Supply and Distribution Plan was completed in
1995 and since that time development patterns and land uses have changed. She explained
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that the changes directly impact the projected future population water needs and in readiness
to address the changes Council authorized an update of the City's water supply and
distribution plan on May 4, 2005. She provided Council with an overview of the
comprehensive Water Supply and Distribution Plan noting that it addresses both the near-
term and ultimate needs of the City of Cottage Grove. She stated that the City of Cottage
Grove has experienced steady growth over the last ten years and reviewed the existing
facilities with Council. She explained that in order to move forward with the design of the new
system Staff reviewed the service populations and did an overlay of the land use in the East
Ravine. She further explained that this was done to help develop population projections.
She stated that they also reviewed the Grey Cloud Island area and included a small area of
Woodbury and Denmark Township because the City has the raw water supply and ability to
provide the service, but it is up to our neighbors to decide whether they want to utilize the
system or not.
Mark Wallace, Engineer, explained that the purpose of the report is to help determine what
trunk waters are required to service the City and when they should be built. He provided
Council with an overview of the process they used to determine when the facilities should be
built noting that the primary factor is based on water use, which is tied to the weather; site
acquisition and the development process. He stated that in this study they took a forward
look to decide what would be required for treatment noting that the City of Cottage Grove
would not have to do much in the way of treatment as their water quality is quite good.
Mr. Wallace stated that they also took a look beyond through `what if' scenarios that have
been included in the report for Council review. He stated that the final piece addresses how
the City would pay for the facilities, which is part of the Capital Improvement Plan. He noted
that any development that comes in would still have to build their own pipe system because
this is only the trunk and well system.
Mr. Wallace stated that currently, they have three sources of revenue: lateral benefit for
developments; area charges levied to the developer as part of the development process; and
the connection charge, which would have to be determined. He stated that this report is the
first cut at area and development charges noting that they would recommend further study to
determine the assessment process and amounts.
Mayor Shiely asked if there would be any financial benefit to the City if they were to allow
neighboring Cities to utilize the system.
Council Member Rice asked what the range would be for the stats. Mr. Wallace explained
that 50 to 80 bpi is most desirable.
Council Member Rice noted that the water pressure is quite low near the Englewood Tower
area and asked for clarification as to why it would be so low. Mr. Wallace explained that the
water pressure is lower because the tower is located at the highest point and the homes are
located at a lower elevation, which impacts the water pressure.
Council Member Bailey stated that he is aware of discussions around the need for two to
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three water treatment facilities adding that he does not see any of this included in the Capital
Improvement Plan.
City Engineer Levitt explained that the reason it is not included is because they do not know
what would trigger the need and at what period of time that need might arise. She further
explained that the reason for the study is to identify what the needs might be and what would
trigger those needs.
Mr. Wallace stated that the report includes an analysis that would help them determine
where the next set of wells would be located. He indicated that overall it would be less
expensive to build one big treatment plan than several smaller ones noting that it was found
that as the system and needs grow it would be less expensive to have a water treatment
plant behind the fire station and a plant located in the southern portion of the City at later
time. He stated that as far as when the City would actually need a treatment facility would
depend on finro sets of standards: the USDA requirements in addition to a secondary set of
standards that is based on the aesthetic qualities of the water. He explained that ground
water sources are typically hard and high in iron and manganese and is more cost effective to
soften the water from the home.
Council Member Bigham asked if this would be crossed checked with the Comprehensive
Plan and the East Ravine Master Plan.
City Engineer Levitt explained that they used actual data that was created for the East Ravine
for this plan noting that the two plans do overlap.
MOTION BY BIGHAM, SECOND BY BAILEY, TO ADOPT RESOLUT/ON NO. 06-017,
APPROVING THE CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
PLAN. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
MOTION BY BAILEY, SECOND BY BIGHAM, TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE
PROPOSED EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND CONSERVATION PLAN. MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
B. Consider Approvinp a Resolution Amending the 2006 Pav Plan for Non-Represented
Emplovees.
Finance and Administrative Services Director Hedberg stated that the 2006 Pay Plan for Non-
Represented Employees was adopted at the December 21, 2005 City Council meeting
adding that during the budget discussions Staff noted that future position reclassifications
would be brought to Council for future consideration. He explained that at this time Staff is
requesting that the Council approve the changes to the 2006 pay plan as contemplated
during the budget discussions. He explained that the changes include a pay adjustment for
the inclusion of the car allowance in annual pay for one position class and a reclassification
that would involve seven individual positions to reflect the duties and responsibilities of the
positions.
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Finance and Administrative Services Director Hedberg explained that the past practice of the
City has been to set the top pay levels to approximately 97-percent of the Stanton Average
for Cities in the population range of 20,000 to 40,000. He noted that while not every position
is paid at 97-percent, if a position falls below 97-percent a market value adjustment is then
considered. He stated that the recommended changes strive to achieve this goal and include
adjustments to closely align with policies and maintain internal and external comparisons.
Finance and Administrative Services Director Hedberg stated that many of the metro areas
report their salaries in a survey that is bound and made available to all Cities to use as a
comparison. He stated that the changes would create a$13,000.00 budgetary impact, which
was included in the Council budget discussions. He stated that there are also two changes
within the resolution: The effective date for inclusion is January 1, 2006 and those affected
would receive retro-pay back to January 1, 2006; and an error in the City Engineer position
has been corrected, it originally shows the position placed at Step C and it should be Step D.
He stated that these corrections have been made and are included for Council review.
MOTION BY BIGHAM, SECOND BY GROSSKLAUS, TO ADOPT RESOLUT/ON NO. 06-018
AMENDING THE 2006 PAY PLAN FOR NON-REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES INCLUDING
RETRO RATE TO JANUARY 1 ST AND CORRECTION TO CITY ENGINEER. MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
RESPONSE TO PREVIOUSLY RAISED COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
NONE
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
NONE
PAY BILLS
MOTION BY BIGHAM, SECONDED BY GROSSKLAUS, TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF
CHECK NUMBERS 143520 THROUGH 143701 TOTALING $557,117.14. (CHECKS
143520 — 143547 IN THE AMOUNT OF $77,207.71 ISSUED PRIOR TO COUNCIL
APPROVAL.) MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
WORKSHOP SESSION — OPEN
NONE
Mayor Shiely called a 5-minute break at 8:55 p.m.
Mayor Shiely called the meeting back to order at 9:05 p.m.
Present: Mayor Sandy Shiely
Council Member Myron Bailey
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Council Member Karla Bigham
Council Member Mark Grossklaus
Council Member Pat Rice
Also Present: Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator
Ron Hedberg, Finance and Administrative Services Director
Howard Blin, Community Development Director
Jennifer Levitt, City Engineer
Michael Zurbey, Acting Public Safety Director
Les Burshten, Public Works Director
Corrine Thomson, City Attorney
WORKSHOP SESSION — CLOSED
A. Citv Administrator Schroeder Review.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY BAILEY, SECONDED BY RICE, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 10:00 P.M.
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
RespectFully submitted,
Bonita Sullivan
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.