Minutes - Council - 08/31/1976 - Special

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SPECIAL MEETING RAMSAY CITY COUNCIL CITY OF RAMSEY COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA A special meeting of the Ramsey City Council was held on August 31, 1976, at the Ramsey City Hall, 14100 St. Francis Blvd., Ramsey, Minnesota. Present: Mayor Cox Councilwoman Oliphant Councilman Gorham Councilman Reimann Councilman Mickelson Also Present: Mr. Dick Sha, City ~ngineer Mr. William Goodrich, City Attorney The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Mayor Cox Mayor Cox announced that notice of the meeting had been posted and that the meeting was announced at the Council's regular August 23, 1976, meeting. He further announced that the purpose of the meeting was twofold, the first item being that of personnel and staff, and the second item the Anoka landfill situation. Councilman Gorham initiated the discussions concerning the present workload of the Administrative Secretary and he stated that that workload was quite extensive at this time. He also asked if Sue Thompson could assist in the City Hall and assist the Administrative Secretary as she sees fit. A memo from the Personnel Committee dated August 31, 1976, was read to the Council. It was noted that the Personnel Committee discussed specific duties with Mrs. Thompson, that Arlene has a copy of those duties and that Sue would be responsible for bookkeeping and secretary to building inspector plus she could work together with the Administrative Secretary on general duties. Also, Mrs. Thompson would be responsible for review of all licenses. It was noted that the majority of the licenses issued by the City come due on December 31. Councilman Gorha~ stated that he felt that even if a new Administrative Assistant was hired within the next month, the administrative staff needs the additional help. It was also noted that Mrs. Thompson will not receive any fringe benefits as additional salary. Councilman Gorham stated that Tim Pacquette will leave the City's employ on September 30, 1976. and that he has comp time and vacation time due him which will allow him to leave approximately ten days prior to September 30. He will attend two more meetings with the Park Committee and it was noted that he could also be used on a part-time basis after September 30 for working on the comprehensive plan for the City's parks. The comp time Mr. Pacquette has coming is all recorded and shown on his time cards.