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t. te . Elk River City Council Minutes May 7, 1990 Page 6 Mayor Tralle indicated that he did not feel it was appropriate to have personnel issues to be brought to the City Council and he felt that the ordinance should remain as drafted. Councilmember Schuldt questioned the portion of the ordinance which relates to smoking. He indicated that he would like the words tobacco free added to the ordinance. The City Administrator stated that according to the ordinance, the City would be following the clean air act and it also allows departments to have some flexibility. Councilmember Schuldt stated that he did not feel an employee should be able to use sick time to care for another member of the family. He also commented on the fact that bereavement leave for other family members was included in the ordinance. Councilmember Schuldt questioned the portion of the ordinance relating to performance pay raises. He stated that the Ci ty does not have performance pay raises at this time. The City Administrator stated that this will be an issue before the Council in the future. Councilmember Holmgren reviewed the vacation schedule. He stated that he felt that the vacation schedule should be more liberal, especially for those employees who have been with the City for over 20 years. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ACCEPT THE PERSONNEL ORDINANCE AS DRAFTED. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilmember Holmgren stated that he felt a cash benefit for accumulation of sick time should only be given at retirement. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7.2 UDdate on City Personnel Work Plan Shannon McCambridge indicated to the Council that after the completion of the personnel ordinance she would be working on job descriptions. . She reviewed with the Council a sample job description which she had drafted. Ms. McCambridge further stated that after the job descriptions have been completed and accepted, she will then be drafting personnel evaluation forms. After that step, incentive compensation issues will be discussed with the Council. The Council recessed at 8:45 p.m. and reconvened at 9:00 p.m. 8. 1989 Audit Review Lori Johnson, Finance Director, stated that the City's comprehensive annual financial audit report for 1989 has been completed. She indicated that the report is in different form than previous years because the City is attempting to receive a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by following certain guidelines in the audit preparation.