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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 05-18-1992 . . . .. MINUTES OF THE ARDEN HILLS COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING MONDAY, MAY 18, 1992, 4:50 P.M. - CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Sather called the meeting to order at 4:50 p.m. ROLL CALL The roll being called, the fOllowing members were present: Mayor Thomas Sather, Councilmembers Dale Hicks, Paul Malone and Thomas Mahowald. Councilmember JoAnn Growe arrived at 5:30 p.m. Also present: Engineers Mark Graham and Patricia Arlig, Park Director John Buckley, Public Works Supervisor Dan Winkel and Acting Clerk Administrator Catherine Iago. ADOPT AGENDA Mahowald moved, seconded by Malone, to adopt the agenda as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) DISCUSSION: DRAFT WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN Engineers Mark Graham and Patricia Arlig were present to review the Draft Water Management Plan and outline the implementation of the plan. Environmental Engineer Arlig advised the draft plan is in compliance with the legal requirements of the 509 Plan and briefly reviewed sections 3 thru 6 of the document; SECTION 3: Modeling. Arden Hills is entirely with the RCWD and a compatible computer modeling was done by MSA to analyze the City'S drainage system. SECTION 4: Goals/Objectives. Arlig indicated this was discussed at a previous meeting and MSA was directed to prepare the report. SECTION 5: Management strategy Chart. Indicates coordination of the plan with other agencies; RCWD, MNDot and Ramsey County. Capital Improvement Plan; problem areas identified and outlined on page 28 were determined after discussion with staff and field review. Council may prioritize problem areas. Arlig advised the report recommends implementation of the plan over a five year period, with an annual CIP review. She indicated the next step is to make any corrections to the proposal Council deems necessary, submit document to RCWD for review, and return to Council for adoption. . . . . Minutes of the Arden Hills Council Worksession, 5-18-92 Page 2 WATER MANAGEMENT (CONT'D) There was discussion relating to implementation of the storm Water utility and liability if projects identified are not completed by dates identified in the plan. council directed staff to revise the proposed document and forward to the City Attorney for his review. DISCUSSION OF CABLE TV ISSUES: DAVID SAND David Sand, Cable commission Representative, appeared before Council to discuss proposed sale of the cable franchise, scholarships granted to Arden Hills residents, and use of cable facilities by member cities. Council thanked Sand for his report. DISCUSSION WITH ARCHITECTS: REFERENDUM FOR PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY Architect Dennis Probst appeared before Council to discuss the proposed public works facility and issues related to a Referendum. Council directed Probst to draft a letter from Mayor Sather and prepare a map for the proposed Arsenal site location for distribution to Commander Ted Schulte. Council concurred to continue discussion of this matter at the June 15 Worksession meeting. DISCUSSION OF STAFFING ISSUES: ADMINISTRATOR AND ACCOUNTANT Deputy Clerk Iago advised Council that after serious consideration she wished to withdraw her interest in applying for the position of Clerk Administrator. Iago indicated that a future time may be more appropriate for her to consider applying for the position. Iago reported that Terrance Post, the individual hired to serve as the temporary accountant, is doing an excellent job and would be a welcome addition to the staff. She stated that Treasurer Frank Green had discussed the hire of this individual with the employment agency and outline the conditions for hire of this person on a full-time basis. . . . Minutes of the Arden Hills Council Worksession Meeting, 5/18/92 Page 3 STAFFING (CONT'D) Malone moved, seconded by Hicks, to retain the Temporary Accountant on the city payroll at a rate of 30 hours per week, for the remainder of the contract term with Olsten and to recommend hire of the individual at the 85 percent step of the current salary for this position. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Council directed the Acting Administrator to contact Attorney Filla to discuss the preparation of a resolution which delegates authority to the City Administrator, as outlined in the sample job descriptions from other communities. Iago was further directed to contact Jim Brimeyer to discuss costs for a "mini" search for the Administrator position. Council concurred that the Organizational Chart prepared by staff is appropriate; suggested that the Deputy Clerk position be placed as an off-shoot of the Administrator and possibly renamed "Assistant Administrator/Zoning Administrator". Council concurred that in the absence of Fred Reed, it would be appropriate for the PUblic Works Superintendent to hire Mr. Perron and would take action on this matter at the 5/26/92 Regular Meeting. It was further directed that the Public Works Superintendent prepare a letter to Fred Reed requesting an examination by a city chosen physician prior to return to employment. There was discussion relating to preparation of a policy for granting extension/leave of absence for such disabilities. Council reviewed information prepared on part-time employee; requested more information from staff, which outlines how to fund the position and details job duties. ADJOURN Growe moved, seconded by Mahwald, that the meeting be adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Thomas R. Sather Mayor Catherine J. Iago Acting Clerk Administrator