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The hour was late and Council consensus was to table discussion of comparable worth to a future council meeting. Case #15: Closed Executive Session For Labor Relations: Councilmember Cox stated that he doesn't feel it is appropriate to have in- house staff (Mr. Hartley) in the difficult position of labor relations negotiator; that the negotiator should be someone that doesn't have the day to day working relationship with the personnel, like the city attorney for instance. Councilmember Sorteberg stated that Mr. Hartley is the most experienced staff person in the area of labor negotiations; it might be an awkward position to be in but it's part of the job. Mayor Reimann suggested that Councilmember Cox's recommendation be tabled to a special meeting after the closed executive session; that Councilmember Cox's opinion might change after the closed executive session. Mr. Goodrich stated that his serving as labor negotiator would give the feeling of independence Councilmember Cox is looking for but he could not lend the experience to the position that Mr. Hartley could. Motion by Councilmember DeLuca and seconded by Councilmember Cox to schedule a special Council meeting for January 6, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. to address necessary organizational matters as they relate to the new City Council effective January 1, 1987; to schedule a closed executive session for labor relations purposes on January 6, 1987 at 8:00 p.m.; and that the special council meeting be called back to order following the closed executive session for the purpose of discussing appropriate labor negotiating personnel. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers Sorteberg, Cox, Schlueter and DeLuca. Voting No: None. Case #16: Special Council Meeting To Consider The Extension Of Sanitary Sewer And Water Improvements To The Industrial Area Of Ramsey: Mr. Hartley stated that the 60 day waiting period for receiving comments and/or petitions for or against the proposed extension of sanitary sewer and watermain to the Industrial area expires on December 22, 1986. Mr. Hartley inquired if Council would like to address this issue at their regular meeting in January or schedule a special meeting. Council consensus was to place the case of sanitary sewer and watermain on the January 6, 1987 special council meeting agenda; if case probl~us arise, action can be taken at the January 6 meeting to table the case until the regular January meeting. MAYOR AND COUNCIL INPUT a) Precinct Meetings - December 16, 1986 Page 12 of 13