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September 25, 1989 Council Minutes, Page Six . PERSONNEL Councilmember Growe and Mayor Sather concurred. Sather noted that this only highlights the need for a personnel ordinance, so employees know what to expect regarding not only benefits, but other aspects of employment as well. Administrator Berger noted that although this overpayment was a clerical error, it should have been brought to his attention immediately and he will review such matters with staff to avoid future occurrences. Councilmember Malone moved, seconded by Councilmember Growe, to terminate the employer portion of Ms. Triese's health insurance benefit costs effective September 25, 1989 and that the Clerk Administrator be directed to advise her that she is expected to return to work on Tuesday, October 10, with failing to do so, resulting in possible termination. Councilmember Hansen suggested a return to work date of October 16. Councilmember Malone stated two weeks is ample time, and that the City has been waiting for over three months already. Voting on motion: Ayes: 3, Nays: 1, Hansen. Motion carried. . Councilmember Hansen noted she volunteered at the Sept. 23 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day, and that four residents volunteered their services, two from her family and David and Dorothy McClung. She noted that as of 2:00 P.M., over 400 people had participated in the disposal of household hazardous waste materials. She also noted that October is National Fire Prevention Month and encouraged everyone to attend the Fire Department's Open House. COUNCIL COMMENTS HAZARDOUS WASTE SIGN REQUEST Councilmember Hansen also distributed information on an item that came up at the last Public Safety/Works Committee meeting, regarding a request from Mr. Gene Novak for two "Caution-Children Playing" signs in his neighborhood. She noted that this item will be on the October 10 Council agenda. Councilmember Hansen informed Council that she may not be at the October 19 Public Safety/Works Committee meeting and asked if there was someone else who could put it on their agenda. OAK AVENUE Councilmember Hansen also asked if the Oak Avenue project is completed. Public Works Supervisor Dan directed to report back to Council on the status of this Winkel was project. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Malone asked for the 1988 year-end costs for the LJVFD. He also noted that he had attended a Ramsey County meeting to discuss light rail transit and that the proposed cost of LRT is $20 million per mile, as opposed to $40 million per mile for freeways. . ADJOURN Hansen moved, seconded adjourned at 8:58 P.M. Ga~ B-r;;g~ Clerk Administrator There will be a special work session on Monday, October 2, 1989, at 4:30 P,M, to discuss the Shoreview/Arsenal utilities. The next regular City Council meeting will be held on TUESDAY, October 10, 1989, at 7:30 P.M.