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City Council Study Session Monday, September 17, 2007 Page 9 Councilmember Kough shared his personal views on redevelopment related to the Twin Lakes Redevelopment Area; and his support for small retail and new housing, but his opposition to big box retail. City Manager Malinen advised that he would work with staff and in- dividual Councilmembers on calendars to arrange potential discussion times in October, as well as the November 5th meeting; opining that it would seem appropriate for Councilmembers to be able to focus on this item only, rather than to be distracted with additional agenda items. Councilmember Pust suggested that City Manager Malinen consider Saturday mornings as potential meeting times as well. c. Receive OSHA Report City Manager Malinen provided background information on the recent impromptu inspection by Occupational Safety and Health Administra- tion (OSHA), the first in the last ten (10) years, and implications for a total original fine of $14,000 for various workplace violations. Mr. Malinen expressed confidence that staff would be able to work with OSHA to reduce the fine in the range of $7-8,000 through minimal procedural follow-up. Assistant Finance Director Brenda Davitt reviewed the violations, many due to lack of safety-type devices on equipment, noting that in some instances safety .devices were no longer available from the manufacture, and OSHA typically didn't allow creation of safeguards by staff that might result in other hazards. Ms. Davitt noted that, in these circumstances, the City had little choice but to replace equip- ment with newer models to ensure the safety of employees and avoid future fines. Mr. Malinen noted that staff assisted OSHA during their inspection of facilities and equipment; and was currently working with their newly- hired safety consultant, and internal safety committee, and were ada- mant about letting everyone know how critically important and seri- ous the City was in continuing to improve employee working envi- ronments and equipment.