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. . . Elk River City Council Minutes November 23, 1992 Page 3 PRESENTED BY STREET/PARK DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. SUPERINTENDENT, PHIL HALS. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER Pat Klaers indicated that the Street Superintendent is considering the purchase of a vehicle located in Souix Falls. Previous attempts to purchase the vehicle that will be financed with 1993 Equipment Certificates have been unsuccessful. The City Administrator requested that the Council grant permission to the Street Superintendent to purchase a vehicle with the 1993 Equipment Certificates so that the Street Superintendent does not need to request City Council permission each time he considers purchasing this vehicle for 1993. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A VEHICLE FOR THE STREET DEPARTMENT WITH FUNDS FROM THE 1993 EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The City Administrator indicated that he has been requested by the Street Department employees to consider some type of premium pay for snow plowing during non-regular hours. He indicated that Sherburne County has a plan which employees receive a bonus pay if they are called out to snow plow before 7:30 a.m. After discussion by the Council it was the consensus that it would be appropriate for the City of Elk River to follow the County's policy. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO INCORPORATE THE COUNTY'S BONUS PAY POLICY INTO THE CITY OF ELK RIVER'S SNOW PLOWING POLICY. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Pat Klaers, City Administrator, indicated that the Street Department has recently created a new laborer's position. He further stated that this laborer will be one of the snow plow operators and requested that the Council consider paying the laborer an "out of classification" rate while operating the snow plow. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that when the individual was hired, it was noted that snow plowing would be one of the duties required. Mayor Tralle stated he felt it would be appropriate to pay the individual an out of classification pay during snow plowing operations. Councilmember Dietz indicated that he concurred with Councilmember Schuldt in that the employee was aware that snow plowing would be part of the position. Councilmember Holmgren indicated that this could become a more complex issue than just out of classification pay for one position. He suggested that more thought be given to the issue as to how it would affect other departments and employees in the City prior to making a decision.