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Home My WebLink About2004/01/20 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular CITY OF OFFICIAL MINUTES ST. LOUIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA PARK January 20, 2004 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. The following Councilmembers were present at roll call: John Basill, Phil Finkelstein, Paul Omodt, Susan Sanger, Sue Santa, Sally Velick and Mayor Jeff Jacobs. Also present were: City Manager(Mr. Harmening), City Attorney(Mr. Scott), Police Chief(Mr Luse), Police Captain (Mr. Ortner), Police Captain (Mr. DiLorenzo), Seargeant (Mr Krayennbnnk), Human Resources Director(Ms Gohman), Fire Chief (Mr Stemmer), Finance Director (Ms McGann), Public Works Director(Mr Rardin), Inspections Director(Mr. Hoffman), Parks &Recreation Director(Ms..Walsh), Technology and Support Services Director(Mr Pires), Human Resources Coordinator (Ms. Fosse), Operations Superintendent (Mr. Hansen), City Clerk (Ms. Reichert), and Recording Secretary(Ms. Olson). 2. Presentations 2a. Presentation for former Councilmember Jim Brimeyer Mayor Jacobs recognized Mr Bnmeyer for work and accomplishments dunng his years of service as a Councilmember and presented him with a recognition plaque. 2b. Recognition of 2003 Board and Commission members Mayor Jacobs presented certificates of appreciation for the following former commissioners Cynthia Ahrens Charter Commission Cassandra Boddy Human Rights Commission John Mann Fire Civil Service Commission Pat Rogers Human Rights Commission David Oguamanam Human Rights Commission 2c. Retiree and Former Employee Recognition Mayor Jacobs presented resolutions and plaques to the following. Jeanne Bergstrom 22 years of service Carolyn Irrgang 24 years of service Martin Hanson 25 years of service Lorin Kramer 28 years of service Bridget Wynn-Kienenberger 37 years of service Council Meeting Minutes -2- January 20, 2004 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Minutes of January 5, 2004 The minutes were approved as presented. 4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar NOTE The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine and/or which need no discussion Consent items are acted upon by one motion If discussion is desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion 4a Adopt Resolution No.'s 04-005, 04-006, 04-007, 04-008, 04-009, 04-010, 04-011, 04-012, 04-013, 04-015, 04-016 recognizing former employees 4b Adopt Resolution No. 04-017 revising the Snow and Ice Control Policy 4c Approve Resolution No. 04-018 authonzing renewal of premises permit for Community Chanties of Minnesota, operating at Park Tavern Lounge and Lanes, 3401 Louisiana Ave S 4d Accept for filing the Planning Commission Minutes of December 3, 2003 4e Accept for filing the Housing Authority Minutes of December 10, 2003 4f Accept for filing the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes of November 19, 2003 4g Accept for filing the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes of December 8, 2003 4h Accept Vendor Claims for filing (Supplement) It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to approve the agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed 7-0 5. Boards and Commissions—None 6. Public Hearings —None 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public—None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions 8a. Appointment of Thomas K. Harmening as City Manager, with terms and conditions effective January 5, 2004. Resolution No. 04-019 Council Meeting Minutes -3- January 20, 2004 Councilmember Sanger stated that she was pleased to make a motion to approve Mr Harmening as the new City Manager. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Finkelstein , to adopt Resolution No. 04-019 appointing Thomas K Harmening as City Manager subject to the terms of the employment contract. The motion passed 7-0 8b. Police Sergeant Union Contract 1/1/04— 12/31/05 Resolution No. 04-020 Ms Gohman reported that this is the first of five union contract completed for the year. She expressed her pleasure that the sergeants introduced a two year proposal. She stated that the wages for 2004 were consistent with the non-organized employees which included a two percent increase in January, one percent in July, and an increase of forty- five dollars in the cafeteria benefit plan. She reported that this will also be the first contract for 2005 and after discussions with Mr. Harmening and Ms. McGann, Finance Director, it was decided that the budget would allow a three percent wage increase for 2005. She thanked the sergeants for coming to the city and being supportive in this fiscal environment. It was moved by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to adopt Resolution No. 04-020 approving a labor agreement between the City and Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) #218, establishing terms and conditions of employment for two years. 1/1/04— 12/31/05. The motion passed 7-0 Mayor Jacobs thanked the Union, Police Dept and Human Resources Director. 9. Communications Councilmember Velick reported that a Ward 4 resident, Lorelei Garrehty, passed away. She stated that Ms. Garrehty was a great asset to the city, neighborhood, and state. She reported that Ms. Garrehty was instrumental in working with the Search Institute and helped write the Children First pamphlet. Councilmember Velick said she will be missed. 10. Adjournment Mayor Jacobs adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Cit Clerk Mayer 1