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,I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I PROCEEDINGS OF THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE CITY OF RAMSEY ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA A Personnel Committee meeting was held on Monday, December 13, 1982 at the Ramsey . Municipal Center, 15153 Nowthen Blvd. NW, Ramsey, Minnesota 55303. Members Present: Councilman Gary Reimann Councilman A1 Sorteberg Also Present: City Administrator Lloyd Schnelle Building Official Clayton Berg Police Chief Mike Auspos Public Works Superintendent Merle Mevissen Public Worksman Mike Stenquist Public Worksman Daryl Saathoff The meeting was called to order at 7:12 a.m. by Councilman Reimann. Case #1: Defraying of Abstract Costs While Attending Mee'tings on Behalf of the City of Ramsey: The Council has requested that the Personnel Committee review the prospect of paying persons who attend meetings on behalf of the City for the abstract costs that are involved in attending them. Councilman Reimann feels that we should definitely consider reimbursing these people but we should develop a formula so it is equitable. City Administrator Schnelle stated that an example of the persons to be considered are appointed members of committees and commissions who are directed to attend a meeting and may possibly have to leave their job. Elected officials (City Council- members) shouldn't be eligible for this as it is their responsibility to attend meetings as part of their position. We need to consider elements such as the following: day or night meeting, meals and mileage, if the meeting is inside or outside the City limits and if the person serves on one or two commissions/committees. Councilman Reimann feels that this is a complex problem that needs to be handled properly, with more information than is now available. We need to 'do more research. There are many questions that need to be answered. For now the persons affected will have to take payment for meals and mileage onl~ until we can set a policy. Motion by Councilman Reimann and seconded Iby Councilman SQrteberg to table a decision on defraying of abstract costs while attending meetings on behalf of the City of Ramsey until such a time as Council gives recommendations and further direction and we can do more research on the issue. Motion carried. Case #2: Discussion with City Staff Personnel as per Certain Staff Request: Building Official Berg stated khat he has talked to various banks and two local businesses, Thermo Serv and Mate Punch and Die, about the cost of living and insurance. The banks gave figures ranging from 5%% to 7%%. The two businesses both stated they are giving a 7% cost of living increase and paying $145 toward health insurance. Building Official Berg further explained that his real concern Personnel Committee December 13, 1982 P~ge 1 of 2