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~inutes of the Arden Hills Council Worksession, January 22, 1990 Pa~e 3 LEGAL SERVICES; RENDERING PLANT NEW BRIGHTON Council was referred to a memorandum from the Clerk Administrator dated 1-18-90, relative to billing 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 POLICY Clerk Administrator Berger suggested proposed assessment 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. . Councilrnember Growe expressed concern ~elative to the newly-created Program Supervisor position; indicated she 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, PRODP~ SUPERVIsnR POSITION; PARK DIR. EVALUATION 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. Councilmember 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 employees. . 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.