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Mr. March commented that he has several contracts from other cities if anyone is interested in a comparison. He also mentioned that we may want to add another tier if we were to need another part time employee, but we do not need one currently. Theresa Brenner questioned if the contract is retro - active to January 1, 1999. Jim March felt it would be requested by the union agent to be retro - active, but it wasn't mentioned in the contract summary. He will bring the full document to the next Council meeting, if it is received from the union agent in time. Council Member Sweeney questioned what the responsibilities of the public works employees are and if we contract out for mowing services. Mr. March explained the public works employees job responsibilities include plowing, checking lift stations, well room (water treatment), park maintenance, equipment maintenance, city infrastructure etc. Mr. Sweeney also questioned snow plow removal policies and training. Paul Palzer (Public Works Director / Building Official) stated that the City Hall / Fire Station is the first to be plowed, then the streets. Once plowing is done, public works employees shovel City Hall sidewalks and city fire hydrants. Then they go over streets more thoroughly. Tom Wilharber added the initial thought is to get in and out of City Hall, clear the streets and hydrants and then come back for sidewalks, Paul Palzer mentioned that training has been informal. Tim Danielson and himself have 6- 8 years experience and Robert Westerlund has 2 - years. Jim March stated we have had approximately 6 -8 complaints from residents regarding snow plow removal this season. SCHNITZER IRON AND METAL Mr. March explained that Schnitzer Iron and Metal was a company that collected used batteries, iron and metal. The cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, and the University of Minnesota sent notices to surrounding communities approximately a year ago requesting help in paying for the removal of these contaminants. It was recommended that each city contribute their appropriate share. Some cities banned together to fight against it. At that time our attorney advised us to hold off. They have now contacted us again, this time telling us that most communities have contributed their share. The ten (10) cities left - including Centerville, now only need to pay their respective amounts. Centerville's portion is $3,142.64. Of this, $3000.00 goes to the cities of St. Paul, Minneapolis, and the University of Minnesota. The remaining $142.64 would go to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Mr. March added, that by waiting, the City saved approximately 50 %. 2