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MIMUTBS OP THE ORONO CODNCJL MEETING OP JUNE 12, 1989 MAYOR/CODNCIL REPORT: CITY ADMINISTRATOR TERMS OP CONTRACT CounciImember Goetten said that she agreed with paragraphs A and B, but disagreed with paragraph C She felt that the City Administrator should be required to give more than 45 days notice of resigning. CounciImember Peterson concurred with Goetten. After a brief discussion. Mayor Grabek agreed to require 60 days notice of resignation. CounciImember Callahan questioned whether it was appropriate to provide the City Administrator with 3 months salary for involuntary termination. In his opinion, even though termination may not occur due to a criminal violation, any behavior leading to termination should not be awarded with 3 months severance pay. Mayor Grabek explained to Callahan that severance pay was part of the negoiated contract and was a common practice for executives. CounciImember Goetten asked Mayor Grabek whether it would be possible to divide the motion into two sections. She said due to the fact that she voted against the additional .5% raise for the City employees, she felt the need to be consistent. However, she had no objections to a 3% increase, 60 days notice and the remaining terms of the Contract. CounciImember Peterson concurred. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by CounciImember Nettles, to accept the terms of the City Administrator's Contract as outlined in the proposed Appendix "D" and a 3.5% salary increase, with t-.a exception that 60 days notice of resignation be given. Motion, Ayes«3, Goetten, Peterson, Nay, Motion passed. SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERS-ORAL STATUS REPORTS: J. DIANN GOETTEN-LAKE ACCESS - None ALAN NETTLES-LAKE USE - None JEANNE MABUSTH-ONSHORE RELATED FACILITIES - None ORONO CENTENNIAL Mayor Grabek said that Orono would be celebrating its 100th anniversary. He proposed celebrating the centennial by having a ball at the Lafayette Club and encouraging the construction of parade floats. Additionally, a Medina resident, Mr. Jim Roehl, will be writing a book on the history of Orono. Mayor Grabek requested approval from the Council to send a letter to Orono residents seeking contributions for these activities. He said that he had contacted the Western Hennepin County Pioneers Museum and they have agreed to be the established foundation to which donations can be sent. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by CounciImember Peterson, to send a letter to the residents of Orono apprising them of the planned celebration and requesting donations. Motion, Ayes*5, Nays-0, Motion passed.