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Page 6 City Council Minutes 7/28/86 e It was the concensus of the City Council to direct Mr. Wuornos to develop a work program for a parking study; said study to be done under the direction of the City Council and City staff. BA.1 1986 Department Head Compensation Plan Discussion was carried on regarding the salary and step plan range. SA.2 Police Department Request for Additional Officers Police Chief Zerwas reviewed his memo to the Mayor and City Council, asking that he be authorized to advertiZe for a 10th police officer as soon as possible, and also, that an 11th person be added in 1987. He stated that there were funds available in the department's 1986 budget to cover the expense. Specifically, he noted that the 1986 revenue budget for fines was $38,000 and will probably come in at closer to $52,000. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED THAT THE AUTHORIZED TO ADVERTISE FOR HIRING IMMEDIATELY. COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAMS PASSED 3-0. POLICE A 10TH SECONDED CHIEF, TOM ZERWAS, BE POLICE OFFICER, EFFECTIVE THE MOTION. THE MOTION Mr. Klaers indicated that the request for an 11th officer will be included in the 1987 budget request for the Police Department. e 8.A.3 Assistant for Building & Zoning Administrator It was the consensus of the City Council that the budget request for the Building & Zoning Administrator Department include expenses for an additional building inspection employee. 8.A.4 Clerical Positions Mr. Klaers stated that the comparable worth study has shown an equal value between clerical worker positions and maintenance/labor positions, and that these salaries must be brought in line. He further stated that the 1987 budget request will reflect an adjustment to the clerical salaries, as these positions currently are approximately $3.00 per hour less. 8.B City Office Space Mayor Hinkle stated that the Sherburne Lodge has approached him with a proposal for the City to lease the Lodge's building on Highway #10. Mayor Hinkle indicated that Mediscreen will be out of the building in October. He further stated that the space could be leased at approximately $20,000 a year, including utilities. Mayor Hinkle stated that there is an immediate need to address space needs; that additional employees are needed to carry out City business and there is no where to put them. e It was the concensus that this issue would be addresed further at the August 11th meeting with other budget issues.