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I I. I I I I I I I I- I I I I I I I I- I Agenda Item #3c, c, Pav Equitv Plan Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator indicated that with the creation of an additional step, repainting and the salary increases to the Department Secretary and Administrative Assistant positions the City would be in compliance with the Pay Equity Act Conncilmembers Aplikowski, Hicks, Keirn and Malone approved the increases, It will be placed on the April 24, 1995 Council Meeting, Union negotiations will begin shortly with the assistance of Karen Olson, LRA, whom Staffwill be recommending to the City Conncll to be hired to assist the City with this process in the near future, Agenda Item #3d. d. City Hall Renovation Mr, Fritsinger began the discussion with a list of problems that are now facing the employees at City Hall, including, the ventilation of the Public Works building, roof repair, bug infestation (carpet), furniture and lack of Conncll Chambers, The ConnciImembers conceded that there is an urgent need for improved facilities. Conncilmember Hicks suggested that a rental lease be searched out. Conncilmember Keim indicated that the working conditions are very unpleasant ConnciImember Aplikowski noted that furniture should be a priority due to the possibility of work-related injuries. The discussion continued on with the possibility of renting portable buildings, with Mayor Probst suggesting that a proposal be extended to AlliantTech Systems for leasing space, Mayor Probst indicated the issues must be addressed, but he would continue to support the construction of a new facility on a different site. Staff was directed to prepare a detailed analysis of the costs involved with the options presented. These items will be discussed at future meetings, Agenda Item#3e, e, TCAAP Reuse Mayor Probst introduced Joyce Levine of Camiros and Peter Coyle of Larkin, Hoffinan, Daly & Lindgren. Their purpose will be to guide City officials and Staff through the TCAAP reuse project, Mr, Coyle is very knowledgeable regarding local and national political processes, He indicated that the Tribal Trust propl:rty must be approved by the National Indian Gaming Board. Also, under current law, Govemor Carlson must approve a Gaming Compact He also indicated that he believed the Congressional delegation should have a direct involvement with the issue and bringing City concerns forth to the GSA. Ms, Levine and Mr, Fritsinger were designated as the Agency and Staff point spokespersons, She indicated that Camiros is there to advise in any or all projects that pertain to the Reuse Plan.