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4) Consider Authorizing a Temporary Reduction in Hours for the Full-Time Regular Associate Planner Councilmember Cook explained Amy Geisler, full-time regular Associate Planner, is currently on a leave of absence and is scheduled to return to work on February 27, 2006. Ms. Geisler has requested a reduction in hours from 40 hours per week to 24 hours per week for the period of February 27t~ through June 1st. After June 1st, Ms. Geisler will resume full-time hoars. Staffhas discussed this matter with the Community Development Director and Assistant Director and they believe that the department can cover the workload for a temporary period, if this request is approved. It is the recommendation of staff and the Personnel Committee to approve the temporary reduction in work hours. 5) Consider Approving 2006 AFSCME Labor Agreement Councilmember Cook stated on Wednesday, February 8, 2006, staff and AFSCME reached tentative agreement on a one-year labor agreement. This is the last of the union agreements to be approved. He noted a Memorandum of Understanding was included in the agreement by the request of the union. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to ratify the recommendation of the Personnel Committee in Case Nos. 1 through 5 and to adopt Resolution #06-02-048 appointing the following board and commission members: Park and Recreation commission · Mr. Steven Hansen to a term expiring Dec. 31, 2008 · Ms. Amber Erickson to a term expiring Dec. 31, 2009 Economic Development Authority · Mr. Martin Schindel to a term expiring Dec. 31, 2011 Public Safety Board · Ms. Suzanne Bollman to a term expiring Dec. 31, 2009 And to adopt Resolution #06-02-049 noting Mr. Norman's satisfactory performance and amending his employment agreement to include monthly City contributions totaling $5,400 annually to deferred compensation, and authorize Mayor Garnet to execute the addendum to Mr. Norman's employment agreement; to adopt Resolution #06-02-050 ending the probationary period for Ms. Dairies and granting status as a full-time regular Associate Planner; to adopt Resolution #06-02-051 authorizing the Associate Plarmer, Amy Geisler, to work a part-time schedule February 27, 2006 through June 1, 2006; and to adopt Resolution #06-02-052 approving the listed changes to the City's labor agreement with AFSCME. Further discussion: Mayor Gamec suggested the Councilmembers receive a copy of applications or letters of interest from applicants to boards and commissions. This would provide the Council with an opportunity to comment on the applicants. City Administrator Norman indicated a summary of the applicants will be provided to the Council. Councilmember Elvig stated City Council / February 14, 2006 Page 17 of 26 -71-