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02-14-1989 WS , ~, '\.. MINUTES COUNCIL WORKSESSION February 14, 1989 A Council Worksession was held Conference Room at City Hall. Redepenning, Shirley, Anderson arrived at 7:50. on February 14, 1989 in the Present were Councilmembers: and Kritzler. Mayor Milbert Also present were staff members: craig Rapp, Jon Thiel, Dick Wilson, Jim Genellie, and John Schedler I. PRESENTATION - WEST SUBURBAN MEDIATION CENTER Sue Nelson from West Suburban Mediation Center presented a video tape which explained the mediation process carried out by this center. She explained that the service they conduct helps the judicial system to dispose of their ponderous case load. II. PRESENTATION - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Jon Thiel reviewed the operation of the Public Works Department with the Council. He explained that he has divided his employees into five divisions: Building Maintenance, Equipment Services, Parks & Forestry, Street/Traffic/Sanitation, and Water & Sewer. He has also set up a schedule of training so that some workers will be able to work in every division. III. REVIEW ISSUES - PAVILION/ICE ARENA Mr. Brad Lemberg of Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates, the engineer/architect firm hired to do the feasibility study for the pavilion/ice arena appeared to discuss the methods he would use in doing the feasibility study. He said he would meet with groups who plan to use this facility to find out their needs before planning a design. The City Manager discussed briefly the possible ways to finance the project. He indicated that it would be necessary to bond for this project along with several others projects that are being planned. The Council directed the City Manager to proceed to gather the information needed to facilitate the bonding process and report to them at a later date. IV. DISCUSSION - COUNCIL SALARIES .. .. , ~ The Council discussed the salaries of the Mayor and the Council. There has been no increase in these salaries for four years. Staff will add this item to the February 21 agenda for Council action. V. REVIEW AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN The City Clerk prepared an "Affirmative Action Plan" to be submitted to the State of Minnesota for their approval. The Council agreed that it was a good plan and directed the City Clerk to forward it to the State. VI. COUNCIL ACTION - GAMBLING LICENSE The Raspberry Festival Association requested that the Council waive a sixty-day waiting period for a Charitable Gambling application. Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Milbert seconded the motion to adopt Resolution #89-17 waiving the sixty-day waiting period for a charitable gambling application. The motion carried by unanimous consent. Respectfully submitted, 2~a~ Secretary v ~~.~ ~'4Irr--r-