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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, February 13, 1989 Page 4 CASE #89-01 (Cont'd) Bergly stated the Planning Commission and Board of Appeals recommended approval of the variance, with the considerations as noted in the Planner's review. Councilmember Hansen questioned if the sign would reduce visibility to the north . when exiting the facility. She favored a low intensity illumination. Bergly stated the proposed separation from the driveway to the sign location is 40 feet and visibility would not be impaired. Hansen moved, seconded by Malone, that Council approve Case #89-01, Sign Permit and 8-foot Front Setback Variance for the Institutional Sign at Presbyterian Homes, 3220 Lake Johanna Boulevard, based on the unusual sight conditions identified as the steep slope, mature vegetation which provides a natural buffer to the adjacent residential properties and the need to identify the facility for emergency vehicle access, contingent upon the removal of the three existing entrance signs upon installation of the new sign and the illumination of the new sign to be low intensity. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Planner Bergly advised Council the request for a Sign Height Variance from American Family Insurance was withdrawn by the applicant on 2/10/89. REPORT OF PARK DIRECTOR PT-TIME PK/REC EMPLOYEE Council was referred to the report of Park Director Buckley, dated 2-9-89, relative to a request to hire a part-time Program Supervisor. Buckley reviewed his report which included a program personnel comparison with neighboring communities and explained the position was deleted from the 1989 budget due to budget restraints. The Park Director explained he had contacted Jim Adams to discuss possible charitable contributions to fund the position. Adams approached the charities involved in the Pot O'Gold Bingo Hall and they were agreeable to fund the position. Buckley stated $6,000 had been deposited in the Park Fund for this staff position and an additional $4,000 would be deposited in March. Buckley outlined the start date, hours, salary, holiday and vacation for the position and advised the person would not receive health insurance coverage or sick leave benefits. He also reviewed the job description. Council questioned if the salary proposed for the position would be conducive with comparable worth guidelines, qualifications required for the individual hired, if the position is proposed for full-time in 1990, and if the person is hired how would the position be funded in 1990. Buckley commented that the individual he proposes to hire has a Masters Degree in Physical Education and has been teaching at Bethel College, he was unsure how the position would fit-in with comparable worth guidelines, it would be his recommendation to continue the position as full-time in 1990, and to fund the position partially with monies provided from the additional programs offered by the City and determine other methods of funding the remaining salary. Clerk Administrator Berger advised comparable worth guidelines apply if the part-time position exceeds a certain number of hours per week; he would have to review the point values for the position to .see how the position fits in the comparable worth corridor. Buckley stated other communities salary range for this position is between $10-12.00 per hour. Berger questioned if Buckley would advertise for the position; he expressed concern relative to affirmative action requirements and how they apply to part-time personnel. Buckley stated he had an individual he proposes to hire. Councilmember Mahowald questioned if the funding currently provided by charitable organizations would be available for another purpose if not utilized specfically for the program director position. . . .