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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />City Council Minutes <br />December 4, 2006 <br /> <br />Page 7 <br /> <br />Ms. Johnson stated that another issue that came up during the course of negotiations with <br />the YMCA is the size of the gymnasium. Parks and Recreation Director Bill Maertz stated <br />that YMCA representatives have recently informed staff that the plan for the YMCA does <br />not include a full size gym. Mr. Maertz stated that it was not evident in looking at the plan <br />that the gym was not full size. He explained the ways the city could utilize a full size gym. <br /> <br />Ms. Johnson indicated that in an attempt to include a full size gym in the building, new <br />language has been included in the MOD. The language states that if possible, a full size gym <br />will be included in the $12,000,000 budget. Ms. Johnson explained that if the Sherburne <br />County Legacy Grant is awarded, those funds could be used to expand the gymnasium. She <br />explained the grant award process. <br /> <br />The Council concurred that the YMCA should include a full size gymnasium and agreed <br />with the language included in the Memorandum of Understanding. <br /> <br />Mayor Klinzing questioned if the proposed site is adequate for the YMCA with this <br />expansiOn. <br /> <br />Casey Scott, YMCA Representative - indicated that is the biggest concern that YMCA <br />representatives have. Ms. Johnson stated that the site survey is not complete yet. She noted <br />that alternatives such as shared parking are being discussed. <br /> <br />7.4. <br /> <br />Authorization to Hire City Clerk and Direction on Executive Secretary/Deputy City Clerk <br />Position <br /> <br />City Administrator Lori Johnson stated that at the November 20, 2006 meeting, the Council <br />accepted the resignation of City Clerk Joan Schmidt and directed staff to fill the position, <br />giving first opportunity to any internal candidates who qualify. Ms. Johnson explained that <br />Tina Allard, Deputy City Clerk, qualifies for and has accepted the position contingent upon <br />Council approval. She indicated that Ms. Allard has worked for the city for over eight years <br />and has a considerable amount of experience with licensing, elections, records retention, <br />minute taking, and the administrative aspects of government. <br /> <br />MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER FARBER AND SECONDED BY <br />COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ TO APPROVE THE PROMOTION OF TINA <br />ALLARD TO CITY CLERK EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2007 WITH THE TERMS <br />AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. <br /> <br />Council concurred with staff's recommendation to replace the Executive Secretary jDeputy <br />City Clerk position internally. Ms. Johnson indicated this item would be placed on a future <br />agenda. <br /> <br />7.5. Resolution Adopting 2007 Compensation Plan for Non-Organized Employees <br /> <br />City Administrator Lori Johnson reviewed the 2007 Compensation Plan for Non-Organized <br />employees which includes the implementation of the 2007 pay plan, part-time pay, and <br />flexible benefits plan contribution. Ms. Johnson stated that a majority of the plan remains <br />unchanged for 2007. <br /> <br />MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY AND SECONDED BY <br />COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 06-131 ADOPTING <br />