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'Minutes of the Arden Rills Regular Council Meeting, December 12, 1988 Page 5 LIQ. LIC. (Cont'd) There was Council discussion relative to the procedure for issuance of the new license to Charlie Chung. It was . noted that if the population increases with the 1990 Census several licenses will become available and a policy should be established for issuance of the licenses. Council directed the Clerk Administrator to review the procedure for issuance of the new license with Attorney Lynden and contact other communities relative to their administrative policy for issuance of new liquor licenses. 1989 RAMSEY CO. Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council approve the LAW ENFORCEMENT 1989 Ramsey County Law Enforcement Agreement with Ramsey AGREEMENT County Sheriffs. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) AWARD RECYCLING BID Council was referred to a memorandum from Berger dated SUPER-CYCLE 12-9-88, relative to the bid received for the recycling program from Super-Cycle. Paul Malone reported this is a 40~ in~r.ss. in ~oat snd he had informallY estimated $2,250 in a preliminary budget request to Ramsey County; the County advised Malone Arden Hills would have sufficient grant funds for 1989, He noted the City does not have any options at this time since Super-Cycle was the only bidder; bids were sent to all 15 rubbish haulers. He stated he has had discussions with the Public Works Supervisor regarding the City becoming involved . in the recycling program, Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council award the bid for recycling to Super-Cycle for bi-weekly pickup in the amount of $2,250.00. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) RECOMMEND HIRING; Council waS referred to a memorandum from Berger dated ADMIN SECRETARY 12-8-88, recommending hiring an Administrative Secretary. The Clerk Administrator advised he had received 40 applications, interviewed and tested the five finalists and would recommend hiring Mary Ann DeLaRosa at either of the two salary alternatives listed in the memorandum. He outlined DeLaRosa's work experience and qualifications. Berger stated the salary compensation is at a higher rate than he first anticipated and this was due to the caliber of applicants for the positions; he is recommending the starting salary be at a higher step in the schedule due to DeLaRosa's excellent qualifications. The Clerk Administrator requested Council consideration of the proposal as there is a definite need for qualified personnel to provide overlapping capabilities in . work responsibilities due to limited staff at the City. Peck moved, seconded by Sather, that Council approve the hiring of Mary Ann DeLaRosa at a starting salary of $10.08 per hour. Motion carried. (Peck, Sather, Hansen and Growe voting in favor; Woodburn opposed) (4-1) 1989 GOAL SETTING Council was referred to a memorandum from Berger dated SESSION 12-9-88, relative to entering an agreement for a Goal Setting Session in 1989 between Council and staff and determining a date for the sessions. The Clerk Administrator advised he had received a proposal from Mr. James Brimeyer of Sathe and Associates. Brimeyer is a retired municipal executive who currently is an instructor at Hamline University; he is relatively new as a consultant, however, he is well qualified. Berger noted $1,200.00 was budgeted for 1989 for the session and there are two tentative dates listed for Council consideration. Council discussed whether or not a goal setting session would be necessary; it was suggested Council work sessions may accomplish the same goal. There was discussion relative to Brimeyer's qualifications, if two days were necessary, the cost for the session, and whether or not a professional facilitator is necessary. . Sather moved, seconded by Peck, that'Council approve the expenditure of $1,200.00 for Goal Setting/Team Building and authorize the Clerk Administrator to enter into an agreement with Sathe & Associates and schedule the sessions for the weekend of January 13 and 14, 1989. Motion carried. (Sather. Peck, Growe voting in favor; Woodburn and Hansen opposed) (3-2)