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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.
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Minutes of the Arden Hills Council Worksession, 5-18-92
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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.
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Minutes of the Arden Hills Council Worksession Meeting, 5/18/92
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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