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, , ,- , I , . I I 'e I . . I I . I .e . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JULY 25, 1994 3 The attachment to the' memo shows how operating funds would be transferred into these two sinking funds. Mayor Probst noted that last year there was discussion to fund uncompensated employee absences. Post noted that the amount required which would fund the governmental fund liability would be approximately $16,000. Malone noted that the 1995 revenue is $43,000 more than the general fund expenditures. He suggested a line item charge of this amount be added to reflect prior year certified by uncollected taxes. Post stated that if the excess materializes, the uncompensated absence liability could be funded. Malone asked if it would be retroactive or just for the 1995 payroll. Post stated this level of funding would be retroactive including the increment for 1995. After 1995, just the current annual increment would be funded. Hicks asked how the uncompensated absences are handled as a budget item and whether there will be additional expenses when someone leaves. Post stated that an employee with at least 10 years of service can accumulate up to a maximum of 800 hours of sick leave. At the time of termination, one-third of the accumulated sick leave plus vacation or comp time is paid. The maximum amount of sick leave that can be accumulated is 100 days (800 hours), and the maximum that can be paid out is one-third of the maximum accrued, 266.67 hours. Uncompensated absence payments are not presently budgeted for and do increase annual expenses when an employee leaves. Hicks asked if a record of that information is on pay stubs. Post stated that it shows up as it occurs under the "sick leave" category. Currently, all staff are below the 800-hour maximum level. The system will currently not allow more than the 8oo-hour maximum to show on pay stubs. Person asked if there were a referendum, would the Council wish to fund it as an additional item rather than show it as a budgeted item. Malone stated that a referendum should not be budgeted because he does not anticipate that there will be one in 1995. Mayor Probst stated it should not be assumed that a community survey will not be needed in 1995. He had a.recent meeting with TCAAP officials and hopes by October or November the City will know whether or not property will be available for City use from TCAAP. The community survey is a potential vehicle (if property becomes available) to assess how the City wishes to proceed. Aplikowski stated that with new people coming on board, the City is not ready for a survey at this time. The issue of whether or not there will be additional building space needs to be