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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, June 27, 1988. Page 3 KEITHSON ADDN. Mayor Woodburn reported that the City Engineer had recommended the letter of credit for Keithson Addition not be released due to fact the contractor had failed to raise a piece of curb. . WATER TOWER Mayor Woodburn advised Council the engineer had reported the water tower appears to be functioning well and still needs to be calibrated; the calibration cannot be accomplished until Roseville puta their tower at the overflow level. Roseville cannpt put the water tower at the overflow level due to the water shortage. NSCC ANTI-LOBBYING Council was referred to a letter from Cable Administrator POLICY Bootsie Anderson dated 6-10-88, requesting Arden Hills support of the anti-lobbying policy. Acting Clerk Administrator McNiesh briefly explained the Cable Commission feels strongly that representatives of Cable TV North Central should do all lobbying through the North Suburban Cable Commission rather than lobbying individual Councilmembers in the various participating Cities. She stated they are requesting a motion be passed that Arden Hills Council adheres to the anti-lobbying policy. Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council follow the recommendation of the North Suburban Cable Commission to adhere to their anti-lobbying policy. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) . CLERK ADMIN APPMT. Mayor Woodburn explained the person recommended by the selection committte and approved by Council for the position of Clerk Administrator had declined acceptance of the position. He further advised Council that the selection committee had meet with the next two persons on the list and conducted another interview session. The Mayor stated the selection committee has recommended Gary Berger for appointment to the position of Arden Hills Clerk Administrator. Berger is currently the Assistant to the City Manager of New Brighton. Mayor Woodburn advised Council staff would be requesting approval of the recommendation of the selection committee and authorization to complete contract negotiations with Berger. McNiesh explained there may be a few details to work out on the employment agreement, two favorable references would have to be received and that the salary was acceptable. She requested Council set guidelines for the e~ployment agreement negotiations. Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council approve the appointment of Gary Berger to the position of Clerk Administrator for the City of Arden Hills effective July 25, 1988, pending receipt of at least two favorable references and resolution of satisfactory terms of an employment agreement or similar arrangement between the City and Berger which includes provision for a car allowance. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) . Mayor Woodburn stated that a mutually agreeable contract would require Council approval or guidelines for contract terms could be outlined with approval for signing a contract which includes the terms set by Council. After discussion of contract.terms Council concurred that provisions for notice of termination, severance pay provision which is pro-rated for length of service and includes termination without severance pay if the party has done something which resulted in their personal gain, and a car allowance of $100.00 per month be included in the agreement. Council discussed a salary increase after satisfactory completion of the six months probationary period. Council concurred to direct Acting Clerk Administrator McNiesh to negotiate contract terms as discussed, obtain two favorable references and report to Council for preliminary approval. There was discussion relative to scheduling a Special Council Meeting on Saturday, July 2, 1988 or obtaining preliminary Council approval of a mutually agreeable contract by telephone poll. ~ No further action taken.