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Minutes Page 7 of the RegUla~ouncil Meeting, . June 8, 1987 . LIGHTING (Cont'd) Miller stated that Lien was planning to contact his consultants relative to refocasing the existing lights and ordering screens for the lights to reduce the spread of the lighting. He further advised that Lien stated the light shields are being shipped; he explained that he would like to have an opportunity to evaluate the lighting for compliance with the zoning code when the shields are in place, during the evening hours. When this is accomplished, Miller will report back to Council. REPORT OF PARKS DIRECTOR PROB. COMPLETION KEVIN FULLER Council was referred to Buckley's memorandum (6/3/87) regarding Kevin Fuller's completion of his probationary period and recommending a salary increases. Buckley stated the Kevin has been an excellent employee and will satisfactorily 'complete his probationary period on June 30th. He recommended a $.50 per hour increase at this time and continued $.50 per hour increases at six month intervals until Kevin's salary is equal with other Parks employees. Parks Director advised this it would take approximately 2 years to accomplish the salary equity and that each six month increase would be reviewed by Council. Sather moved, seconded by Winiecki, that Council approve the full-time employee status of Kevin Fuller upon completion of his probationary period on June 30, 1987, and authorize a salary increase as outlined by Parks Director John Buckley in his memorandum of 6-3-87. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) . PURCH. OF PARKS ONE-TON TRUCK The Public Works Supervisor reviewed the information he had discussed at the last Council meeting relative to the bid received on this vehicle. Raddatz stated that he polled the dealers to whom bids had been sent and reported that this is the time of the year when model changes occur; dealers are hesitant to submit a bid on the 1988 models since firm prices are not known. It was Raddatz's opinion that re-bidding would not be beneficial and he recommended accepting the bid from Minar Ford for the 1988 Truck at a cost of $13,995.00. Raddatz advised Council that he and the Parks Director had discussed the purchase of a 1986 Truck that was on the car lot, owned by GMC, however GMC was not willing to lower the price of the vehicle. He stated that the new 1988 truck could be purchased for approximately the same price as the 1986 truck. Council questioned if the box and plow would be bid separately. . Raddatz stated they would. Moved by Hansen, seconded by Sather, that Council approve the purchase of a one-ton truck for the Parks Department from Minar Ford, at a cost of $13,995.00. In discussion, Council questioned if Raddatz would trade in the old truck at a value of $5,000.00 or sell it outright. Raddatz stated the old truck is in good condition and it was his opinion that selling it outright may be more profitable. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) RES. #87-29: INCR. BLDG. PERMIT FEES Council was referred to Finance Committee minutes of May 28th, recommending an increase in Building Permit Fees. Mayor Woodburn discussed information he had compiled relative to current fees and projected income with the increase. He stated the increase for an average building permit for single family homes would be two and one-half times greater than the current fee. He questioned if the 65% surcharge. for plan review is in addition to the building permit fee increase. . Clerk Administrator Morrison stated the 65% plan check fee would be an additional charge; she advised she had contacted other communities (Roseville and Shoreview) and found that even though the surcharge is mandated by State law, they do not charge residential homes that fee. Morrison advised that the State has not, to date, taken any action against these communities. Morrison commented that the Building Inspector recommended Council adopt the 1985 Building Permit fee schedule and charge the 65% surcharge only on Commercial and Industrial permit applications.