01-15-2002 Council Work Session Minutes

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0 49 r1 L J 3 MINUTES OF COUNCIL WORK SESSION HELD AT 5:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2002 Members present: Mayor Peterson and Council Members Richard Flint, Jay Nygard, Bob Sansevere and Jim White Staff present: Ron Moorse, City Administrator The Council discussed the Governor's plan for dealing with the state's budget deficit and the impact of that plan on the City. The Council directed the City Administrator to contact the City's legislative delegation to schedule a breakfast meeting to discuss the City's concerns regarding the impacts of the state budget deficit on cities. 2. The Council discussed a number of issues related to compensation for department heads and other overtime exempt staff. The Council discussed compensation for overtime exempt staff who are required to attend numerous evening meetings. The Council determined that a reasonable compensation would be as follows: An exempt employee who is required to attend three or more evening meetings in a calendar month will accrue 4 hours of vacation time. 3. The Council conducted the annual City Administrator performance evaluation. The Council expressed appreciation for the City Administrator's efforts and achievements in 2001. The Council indicated the use of e -mail has been a good way to communicate with the Council, and encouraged the City Administrator to use e -mail to update the Council on current issues, and to provide highlights of meetings such as the Joint Fire Station Committee meetings. The Council agreed that the City Administrator's salary should be increased by 3.75 %. The City Administrator benefit package, which includes a $375 per month car allowance and full payment of the mid - priced family coverage health insurance option, was continued unchanged. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. ATTEST: Linda S. Vee, City Clerk UZ