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. -Minutes of the Arden Hills Council Closed Meeting, November 1, 1988 . Page 2 KEN MILLING (Cont'd) Peck moved, seconded by Winiecki, to direct Attorney Lynden to hold the Kem Milling lawsuit in abeyance and that Council will consider reinstatement of such action on a meeting-by-meeting basis. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) . Peck moved, seconded by Winiecki, that Council authorize Attorney Lynden to negotiate the purchase of the Kem Milling property and that the Attorney not exceed the amount of $350,000.00. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) Peck stated it is understood any agreement between Attorney Lynden and Kem Milling representatives toward purchase of the property would be brought before Council for review and approval. ROAD SIGNS Acting Mayor Hansen questioned if the City would be held responsible for improper or lack of signage if a major accident occurs at an intersection not marked "blind intersection". Attorney Lynden advised if it is prudent to put signage at the intersection to discourage speed the City should do so. REQ. TO ESTABLISH Council was referred to information from the Clerk ADMIN SEC POSITION Administrator relative to the establishment of an & SALARY SCHEDULE Administrative Secretary position and a salary schedule for the position. . Berger advised he had reviewed the 1988 Stanton Survey for comparable positions in other cities with similar population. He explained the job involves duties which are more closely related to an "executive secretary" description rather than a "stenographic" position description. Berger explained there was approximately $1.25 per hour discrepancy in the salaries for the positions. He stated his rationale for presenting this information is that the existing position in the City Arden Hills is similar in nature to an "administrative secretary"; the salary range outlined would attract more qualified applicants for the position. Council questioned where the monies would be found in the 1989 budget. Berger advised he would have to amend the budget to find"the funds necessary to cover the extra costs. Council discussed whether or not the position should be upgraded and the difference in persons who filled the position; Hansen favored the idea of hiring a person capable of fulfilling all the requirements of the position. There was discussion as to whether or not the part-time receptionist would be . willing to work more hours and accept more responsibility and if working extra hours would help alleviate the staffing problems. Berger stated that the receptionist would be willing to work more hours if compensation at a higher salary were offered, however, she would not be qualified to perform the administrative secretarial duties. He explained the receptionist is excellent in dealing with the public. accounting and organizing permits, licenses etc. Council concluded there are three options: -Do nothing and the position/salary remain as they are. -Approve the position and salary schedule and find the funds necessary to amend the budget. -Increase the receptionist time and salary and amend the budget. Winiecki suggested advertising for an intermediate secretary. Council questioned how many hours the receptionist could be increased prior to offering benefits for the position; Berger advised he would review the ordinance. . There was discussion relative to the receptionist relieving the Senior Accountant from some of her duties.