1997-04-09 - CC Packet - (Admin.)

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idea. The Chain of Lake Park Reserve serves several areas and perhaps the park reserve should be notified and have opportunity to comment on the Peltier Lake Dam improvements. Councilmember Brenner asked, "Besides requesting RCWD to hold public hearings, does the city need to take a stronger stand on the issue ?" Mayor Wilharber suggested, waiting until Mr. March returns and reports on the RCWD meeting. Councilmembers' Buckbee and Powers- Rasmussen agreed. Mayor Wilharber suggested, although the City Council meetings are boring, citizens should watch them and if not, they should at least read the newspaper to stay updated with the changes. MOTION by Councilmember Buckbee, seconded by Councilmember Powers - Rasmussen to table the issue until the Council hears back from Mr. March. A letter from Paul Palzer - Councilmember Helmbrecht requested waiting until the Council receives more information and better understands the whole benefit program. Ms. Gaustad "commented, permanent part-time employees would receive $100 per month toward single coverage. Permanent full -time employees would receive $150 per month toward single coverage. Permanent full -time employees would receive $300 per month toward family coverage. In addition, any monies not used for single /family health coverage can be used toward life,'dental or deferred compensation. Councilmember Buckbee thought the flat rate benefits are based off the union contract agreement, so all employees would be treated the same. Ms. Gaustad agreed and reported the Union has agreed to the terms identified in the draft copy of he union contract. MOTION by Councilmember Helmbrecht, seconded by Councilmember Brenner to table the issue and request a letter from Jim with more information. Helmbrecht yes, Brenner yes, Wilharber yes, Buckbee yes, Powers- Rasmussen abstained. _ Electrical Inspector Contract - Mayor Wilharber asked if Mr. Palzer had any additions. Mr. Palzer replied no. Mayor Wilharber read Mr. March's comments, "In discussing this contract with staff, the consensus is that Ken is providing a better service to the citizens than the State of Minnesota did. The City is also retaining a portion of the fee for inspections, whereas the City did not receive any revenue when we contracted with the State. Further, Mr. March recommends that the City renew the contract with Suburban Inspections for a period of two years commencing on April 1, 1997 and expiring on March 31,1999". MOTION by Mayor Wilharber, seconded by Councilmember Buckbee to renew the contract as recommended by Mr. March. Motion carried unanimously. Garbage Contract - Mayor Wilharber explained Greg Hellings, Randy Hagerty and Jim March have set up a meeting for March 31, at 9:30 A.M. to begin drafting specifications so the City can issue requests for garbage proposals. Further, Greg Hellings indicated that 'the does not have to follow the formal bidding requirements. Councilmember Powers - Rasmussen volunteered to attend the