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~inutes of the Arden Hills Council Worksession, January 22, 1990 "". Page 3 LEGAL SERVICES; Council was referred to a memorandum from the Clerk RENDERING PLANT Administrator dated 1-18-90, relative to billing NEW BRIGHTON statements from the City of New Brighton for 1989 legal services in conjunction with the rendering plants in both . cities. Mayor Sather reviewed his recent discussion with New Brighton Mayor Benke regarding Arden Hills lack of enthusiasm to continue participation in the legal costs relating to the rendering plant. Council discussed the joint court case which is scheduled for hearing in April 1990 and continued participation until such time as the hearing is completed. Council concurred to continue cost participation with the City of New Brighton in relation to their rendering plant until such time as the court hearing is completed and judgement received, at which time this matter will be reviewed and determination will be made as to continued participation. OTHER BUSINESS PROP'D ASSESSMENT Clerk Administrator Berger suggested proposed assessment POLICY policies be placed on the Council Worksession agenda in February. Mayor Sather stated it would be preferable to wait for Committee recommendations regarding assessment policies; suggested this item be placed on the March Worksession Agenda. PROGRAM SUPERVISOR Councilmember Growe expressed conrern relative to the . POSITION; PARK DIR. newly-created Program Supervisor position; indicated she EVALUATION would like to review job descriptions for the new position and the current Park Director position as relates to overlapping tasks and general comparison purposes. Mayor Sather reported on his recent discussion with Park Director Buckley as relates to his use of personal time as a salaried employee, in conjunction with the complaint received and communication to staff of his time away from the office whether personal or business. Sather eXplained that Buckley was notified the Council has imposed a 90 day probationary period and he has agreed to document his activities and prepare a time sheet for a 90 day period. The Mayor advised he would prepare a statement of facts and actions for retention in the Park Director's personnel file. Councilmernber Hansen noted that some activities relative to the Park Director's position are seasonal and the 90 day period may not reflect all areas of the job description. Council agreed the data submitted will be reviewed after 90 days and it will be determined if the reporting period will be extended. Council concurred that Mayor Sather will draft a letter for retention in Buckley's personnel file regarding use of time, communication to staff when away from the office, use of City vehicles on personal time and requiring a written time sheet . for a 90 day period. Council further agreed to schedule a performance appraisal for the Park Director and discuss a policy for use of personal time for salaried employe.es. Council further concurred to schedule a review of the newly-created position job description with Park Director Buckley and to postpone the date of hire for the new position until April 1.