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<br /> I'" .- <br /> ~- Administrator Comments for the 5/27/97 Council Meeting <br /> Page Three <br /> May 23,1997 <br /> 1 <br /> follow-up by the press. This has been most evident by the increased coverage in <br /> 1 the newspapers. I also had several conversations with television Channel 9, which <br /> resulted in the story on TCAAP being aired on May 19, 1997, <br /> I I've had contact with both the management company and residents of the <br /> Townhome Associations adjacent to city Hall regarding the condition of the fence <br /> separating our properties. The Public Works and Parks Departments will be using <br /> 1 their respective seasonal staff to repair, paint, and extend the fence this summer. <br /> Related to this, we are seeking some quotes on a safety fence which will surround <br /> 1 the Public Works property. <br /> As a result of the letter from a resident on our using the Sheriff Department to <br /> 1 deliver packets, I've had several conversations with the Sheriff's Department on <br /> community expectations, Related to this, I've been trying to get improved service <br /> on background checks and other budgetary items. <br /> I We've had some internal problems with our dental insurance carrier, Sheila has <br /> been working with our broker and the carrier to resolve these problems, Should <br /> .. they continue, I may look at other insurance carriers, <br /> I also attended the annual Minnesota City Manager's conference. <br /> 1 b. City Hall <br /> Staff prepared for the architectural services interviews held this month. The <br /> I general terms of the contract with Architectural Alliance have been resolved with <br /> final approval for services scheduled to be reviewed by the City Council on May <br /> 1 27, 1997. Related to the City Hall project, the delay for occupancy to late 1998 <br /> creates some internal technology problems. I am working on a 1997 computer <br /> replacement program to be discussed later this year. <br /> I c. Newsletter Committee <br /> Staff has worked with the preparation and publication of the combined May/June <br /> 1 edition of the of the Arden Hills Notes. Due to the combined issue, the <br /> Committee has canceled it's May 28, 1997 meeting, and the next meeting is <br /> scheduled for June 25,1997. <br /> I d. Personnel <br /> I've been working with the Local No, 49 on concerns related to my interpretation <br /> 1 of the vacation language in the contract. Rather than file a grievance, the Local <br /> No, 49 has attempted to work with me on this issue. With some tinkering, I <br /> if believe we'll be able to resolve the issue. <br /> I <br />