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City Council Nfmutes August 2, 2004 preparing an opinion regarding the combining of the HRA and the EDA into one Authority. Page 2 Councilmember Motin recommended against combining the HRA and EDA. He stated the EDA is representative of individuals with financial backgrounds whereas the HRA is more representative of residents. He stated that combining the two Authorities would create too many duties for one Authority. Councilmember Motin stated the city is considering compensation to the HtC5 so a policy change may be needed to Number 17 in the furore. Councilmember Motin requested Number 7 be changed to state that a citizen is not required to be a resident of Elk River but should be a Sherburne County resident in order to serve on the Library Board. He requested Number 15 state that the three unexcused absences have to be within one year. Councilmember Dietz stated the Council liaison should rotate every year rather than every 6 months. He stated a year would give Councilmembers a chance to get involved with the Board/Commission. Councilmember Dietz suggested all Councilrnembers list their Board/Commission preferences on a sheet of paper and submit them to the Mayor. Mayor Iadinzing stated Council liaisons could be determined at the August 9 worksession meeting when all Councilrnembers would be present. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN TO ADOPT THE ADVISORY BOARD AND COMMISSION POLICY WITH THE CHANGES NOTED ABOVE. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ TO SET OCTOBER 11, 2004 AS A GOAL SETTING WORKSESSION WITH BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.2. Personnel Committee Recommendation Finance Director Lori Johnson stated that the Personnel Committee has reviewed the building maintenance supervisor position held by Gary Lore. Ms. Johnson stated that the Job Analysis Questionnaire generated a higher point value and pay grade for this position. She further stated that the Committee does not make pay recommendations. Councilmember Dietz questioned if Mr. Lore would be getting a pay increase due to the pay grade change. City Administrator Pat K. laers stated there are no plans for a pay increase at this time. Mr. Lore is between Steps C and D of Pay Grades 11 and in the future he will be receiving cost of living raises and July step increases. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN TO APPROVE THE BUILDING MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR POSITION AT PAY GRADE 11. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.