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Mr. Schnelle stated that it is a unique situation and he wants to discuss the <br />matter with Council or Personnel Committee; if the City doesn't move on this, <br />the City could be in a bind in the future. <br />Council recessed at 8:45 p.m. <br />Mayor Heitman called the special Council meeting back to order at 8:52 p.m. <br />C(XRCL BUSIN_EO <br />case #lo Hiring Of Chief Acoountant• <br />Mr. Schnelle asked that the press not reveal names discussed in this case as <br />all of the applicants are currently employed. <br />Ms. Flint from the Union stated that the exclusion of names would be up to her <br />editor, ; Peter Bodley. <br />W. Schnelle stated that he will call Mr. Bodley with the same request. <br />Councilmenber Reimann stated that he, Councilmember Sorteberg and Mr. Schnelle <br />interviewed the applicants and were impressed with all of then. <br />Councilmenber Cox stated that he thinks references should have been required; <br />some of the applicants change employment every two to three years; what are the <br />reasons for those changes — firing or progression. <br />Mr. Schnelle stated that he knows enough about Mr. Graczyk and Ms. Skarbakka to <br />recommend then for the position with no qualms; he would have to go for <br />references on the others. <br />Councilmenber Reimann stated that Mr. Graczyk and Ms. Skarbakka are the <br />finalists in the the review process; Mr. Gracyzk being the number one <br />recommendation. <br />Motion by Councilmenber Reimann and seconded by Councilmenber Sorteberg to hire <br />Mr. Noel Graczyk as the City's Chief Accountant at the following salary <br />schedule: <br />1st <br />six months <br />$29,000 <br />69.98 <br />of <br />Metro Mean <br />2nd <br />six months <br />$30,235* <br />72.98 <br />of <br />Metro Mean <br />3rd <br />six months <br />$31,478* <br />75.98 <br />of <br />Metro Mean <br />4th <br />six months <br />$32,723* <br />78.98 <br />of <br />Metro Mean <br />5th <br />six months <br />$33,967* <br />81.98 <br />of <br />Metro Mean <br />Third Year <br />$35,253* <br />85.08 <br />QE <br />Metro Mean <br />* Increased by the cost of living percentage for the current year. <br />Further Discussion: Councilmmmmber Reimann stated that Mr. Graczyk is familiar <br />with Ramsey's computer system and considering his education, he will be able to <br />step right into the position and be a benefit to the City. Mayor Heitman <br />stated that he has done some checking and found out that Mr. Graczyk is <br />July 29, 1985 <br />Page 14 of 22 <br />