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' 690 COULTER DRIVE• P.O. BOX 147• CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900• FAX(612)937-5739
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council Er-
DATE:FROM: Don Ashworth, City Manager March 5, 1990
SUBJ: Pay Compensation Plan Update/Related Actions
This item includes:
I. Accept Position Classification Plan Update; and
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II. Review 1990 Departmental Goals and Objectives; and
' III. Establish Procedure for Review of City Manager
I. Accept Position Classificationlan Update: I am
attaching a copy of the February 23, 1989 report on this
same item. As will be noted, accepting the Position
Classification Plan update does include the review of
' the underlying basis of comparing one position against
another (comparable worth) . After presentation of this
item in February of last year, the comparable worth item
' appeared on no less than eleven special/regular City
Council agendas between April and October. Suffice it
to say that neither staff nor the Council needs to go
through that type of process -this year„and, -given the
freshness of the data, All comparative portions Of the
plan are as adopted in October.
As required by the plan, ;a11lios .tion write-ups have
been brought up-to-date and)zepresent the current work
function for each employee, The write-up§' have been
' reviewed with each employee including reviews of their
individual performances.
I have included Gary Warren's memorandum to me regarding
tmodifications to engineering staff positions (dated
January 23, 1990) with the plan itself. If a budget
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adjustment does occur, this item would have to reappear
as a regular agenda item. However, Monday evening's
forum should provide a perfect opportunity for Gary/
myself to discuss the value of re-establishing the
Assistant Engineer's position and how such could be
funded. I
No action is required on the Position Classification
Plan unless the Council wishes to make modifications. i
II. Review 1990 Departmental Goals and Objectives: I would
hope that a major portion of Monday evening's meeting
will concentrate on 1990 goals and objectives. Except
for financial nuts like me, the first two items on the
agenda are rather boring (audit/bonding) .
I am pleased to present the goals from each of the I
departments. These were prepared as a part of the
review process as to what we had accomplished in 1989
versus what we had anticipated 1990 objectives. In some
cases, the goals have been presented as two or three
person goals, i.e. finance, parks and planning and, in
some cases presented as departmental goals. Regardless
of the format, each represent objectives of each of our
functioning areas.
To improve communications and to insure that goals and ,
objectives can be completed, I have initiated department
head meetings solely for this purpose. As the Council
is aware, staff meetings have occurred for the past ten
years as to insure that Council directives are followed
through and that the staff is communicating regarding
the next agenda. However, following what I consider to
be some low points created this past summer/fall, it
appeared as though a new form of communication was
required to insure that each of our departments were
oaring in the right direction. Both myself and the
department heads have found these types of "big picture"
meetings very useful.
By the Council reviewing the proposed goals and objec-
tives of each of the departments and ranking the impor-
tance of such (means used this past year to determine
relative importance) , staff receives feedback as to
whether we are heading in the right direction or not.
The departmental meetings, again, can become an effec-
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means to insure that coordination between Public
Safety/Engineering/Parks occurs as a part of . . .
To the extent that a goal has been identified by engi-
neering, i.e. installation of the proposed telemetry 1
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system, we can work out the details of how the infringe-
ments that that this new system places onto Public
Safety can best be handled. However, many of the work
functions and associated repercussions have been left
more or less undefined. To the extent that the Council
wishes staff to work out the details (establishment of
sub-policies) , we will do such. However, recognize that
there is some uncomfortableness for staff in doing such.
For example, the Council approved the sidewalk on both
Kerber Boulevard and Laredo Drive. Both of these
sidewalks lead to and from the downtown/elementary
school. The Council supported the construction and
generalized goal of attempting to get children to and
from downtown/elementary school. However, a sub-policy
does arise as to responsibility for cleaning the
' sidewalks. Through our departmental meetings, a deci-
sion was made that the City would clear sidewalks
leading to and from the downtown, the downtown itself,
as a third priority (following snow removal from our
streets/downtown/public facilities) . Sidewalks existing
within areas such as Lake Susan Hills would rat be
cleaned by city crews. This issue becomes more meaning-
ful as we start discussions as to the merits of a
sidewalk on Frontier Trail. I am aware of the fact that
some of the names on Mr. Loebl's petition signed such
' because they thought they would be responsible for
clearing the snow. Whether the Council or staff
established the sub-policy is almost a moot point in
this case as right-of-way does not exist to accommodate
both street snow and sidewalk snow during a normal snow
year. Additionally, with the children being bused, the
normal safety aspects do not come into play.
So as to insure that the type of issues raised above do
not occur in 1990, department heads suggested that we
meet on various evenings to walk through each of the
departmental goal sheets and discuss how we would imple-
ment them. The idea for evening meetings was one of
therefore allowing Council members to be a part of the
refinement process and therefore provide a more solid
foundation for how and why actions would be taken. As
most of our department heads have rather long travel
distances, it was suggested that the meetings be set as
"pizza" meetings starting at 6:00 p.m. The first
meeting was generally agreed to be March ,19, 1990. As
staff would like feedback, this date/time' could easily
' be changed.
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aLux Adjustments for Improved Performance (Continued) . 1
2. An individual may be hired higher in the range where
previous experience or more than normal qualifica-
tions make a higher rate appropriate, or when market
conditions are such that persons with the required
qualifications are not available at rates in the
lower portion of the range. Such higher hiring rate II
should normally not exceed the range midpoint. The
City Manager may use discretion when negotiating salary/
benefits when hiring Department Heads - such being
consistent with the purpose and intent of this plan.
3. New employees shall serve a six month probationary
period and, if performance is less than adequate,
termination may occur; or, the probationary period
may be extended for an additional six month period. I
G. Council Review
The City Manager's position shall be reviewed by the I
City Council on or before the completion of the proba-
tionary period and on a yearly basis thereafter.
H. Salary Adjustments Resulting from Pay Equity II
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?anger's Rote: Over the years the Council has
established numerous means by which the above stated
objective could be completed, i.e. the Mayor and I have
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Council as a whole completing individual review
IIsheets (attached) , etc. Your decision?
Comparable worth standards do not assure any employee
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Comparable worth only assures an employee that the City
will establish a pay range having pay equity with all
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employee's ability to move upwards within the range for
his or her position shall be solely,based on the perfor-
mance of that individual and shall be administered simi-
lar to all positions within the City.
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1. All part time employment shall be in accordance with
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MEMORANDUM
1 TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager
IFROM: Gary Warren, Director of Public Works/City Engineer _
DATE: January 23, 1990 7t;
II SUBJ: 1990 Goals and Objectives
File No. PW227
IThe following list highlights the goals and objectives for the
Engineering and Public Works Departments for 1990:
II1 . Storm Water Utility District - In cooperation with the
Planning Department, proceed with acquiring a consultant and
establishing a storm water utility district utilizing the
II $50 ,000 seed money allocated by 'the City Council in the 1990
budget.
II 2. Pavement Management System - Embark on an in-house program
for establishing the basic pavement management system for the
City utilizing the $20,000 budget 'allocation from the City
Council.
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P g pport the Planning Department by
arranging for and coordinating the completion of the
II utilities portion of the comprehensive plan. Also continue
to provide input to the Eastern Carver County Transportation
Study integrating its findings into the City 's comprehensive
IIplan and development efforts, , tt
4 . Computerization
Implement the Utility Departsaent telemetry
monitoring system :by .October of 1990. .-Continue to press for
I the computerization of the Engineering and Public Works
Departments, especially as =it -relates to infrastructure
mapping and data recording/retrieval.
5. State-Aid Mileage/Reimbursements - Work with MnDOT to add an
additional 4.1 miles of State-Aid designated roadways to the
II City's system to utilize the current unallocated balance in
the City 's account. Further, see to it that all State-Aid
reimbursements are maximized and acquired from the state in a
timely fashion.
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6. Platting/Development Support - Work with the Manager's office
and Planning Department to provide engineering input on
preliminary plat proposals in a timely fashion. Develop an
engineering checklist for the platting process. Tighten up
the condition enforcement aspect as it relates to engineering
conditions before release of security and building permit
issuance.
7. Staffing - Complete staff additions consistent with the 1990
budget and specifically address the consultant services
aspect versus in-house staff issue. Prepare a 5-year space
utilization plan for the Engineering Department.
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office, update the City's development contract format,
standard specifications and standard details as warranted
based on 1989 useage and experience.
9. Infiltration/Inflow Program - Implement the second year of
the City's annual infiltration/inflow removal program.
Respond as appropriate to the USEPA inquiry concerning the
City's activities in this area. Test the waters concerning
the ultimate inspection and elimination of clear water
sources (sump pumps and foundation drains) from the City's
sanitary sewer system per Ordinance No. 19-130 and the MWCC's
wastewater treatment and handling implementation plan
(1990-2010 ) . Participate in the formulation of the MWCC's
incentive/disincentive infiltration/inflow policy.
10. Interdepartment Communication/Cooperation - Foster an '
atmosphere of support and cooperation with the various City
departments. Encourage the "TEAM" approach concept.
11. Trunk Highway 5 (last phase) - Review and arrange for City !
approval of staff-approved layout for Trunk Highway 5 impro-
vements from County Road 17 to Trunk Highway 41. Assist the
Southwest Coalition and others as appropriate in attempting
to accelerate this project on MnDOT's construction schedule.
12 . Crack Sealing Program - Acquire equipment and initiate an
annual crack sealing program for the City streets.
13. Project Management - Specific projects which will be admi-
nistered from this office which are known at this time are as
follows:
A. MnDOT's Trunk Highway 5 improvements, Hennepin County and
Carver County segments - design/construct. Negotiate
details of the cooperative agreements with MnDOT to
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B. Audubon Road upgrade from the railroad tracks south to
Lyman Boulevard - design/construct.
C. Trunk Highway 101 Realignment, Phase II (North Leg) -
design.
1 D. Lake Drive West from County Road 17 to Audubon Road -
design/construct.
' E. Lake Drive East from Dakota Avenue to Dell Road -
design/construct.
' F. West 78th Street Detachment project, Phase I construction
and Phase II design.
G. Lake Susan Park expansion - final design and
construction.
H. North Side Parking Lot improvement construction
completion and coordination with last phase of Medical
Arts.
I. Well No. 5 and 6 design and construction.
J. Murray Hill Water Tower Rehabilitation.
1 K. Trunk Highway 212 EIS.
L. Frontier Trail upgrade - design completion and
' construction.
M. Park Place Phase II - design/construct.
1 14 . Accounts Payable - Process accounts payable in timely fashion
within 30 days of receipt reviewing all invoices for accuracy
and appropriateness.
15. Public Works Public Relations - Initiate a public awareness
program in concert with National Public Works Week in May to
' promote citizen awareness of public works activities and
services.
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MEMORANDUM 1
TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager
FROM: Gary Warren, Director of Public Works/City Engineer 1
DATE: January 23, 1990 •14.1.
SUBJ: Summary of 1989 Accomplishments
File No. PW227
I hesitate to prepare a memo with such an ominous title as this
for fear of being accused of tooting one's own horn. This is
especially true since most if not all of what I list here as az
accomplishments surely are the result of people such as yourself
who have encouraged and supported °:,many of these initiatives, even
though down deep you may have ; eltthem futile, (i.e. storm water
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drainage utility) . Similarly, I hasten to recognize the loyal
and dedicated Public Works and Engineering staff members who take
pride in performing their everyday duties and initiative to
support the system to make It more accountable and responsive.
Of course, none of these activities could proceed forward without
the support and approvalpf the City Council and our consulting
corps who typically respond to outrageous demands of this office.
With this aside, I will embark on a lis'F of achievements for
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A. PROJECTS
1. Lake Lucy Road trunk Watermain was mp1ietdn .989 and
placed in -service on schedule in time to meet°the City's peak
water demand"A4,1 duly.
2. The Lake Drive/Market Boulevaicd -broject& was completed on
schedule overcoming very difficult permitting issues with the
Corps of Engineers, soil correction problems at both ends of
the project and developer/church access issues. We were suc-
cessful in responding to Rosemount Engineering's request for
a temporary signal at the intersection of Market Boulevard
and Trunk Highway 5 which was approved and will soon be
completed.
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3. The Frontier Trail Upgrade was authorized by the City Council
and has tested the waters as far as the initiation of a
' Pavement Management System. I know the biggest challenge is
yet to come as we roll into 1990 and the authorization and
implementation of the construction phase.
4 . The first year of the City's Sewer Rehabilitation Program was
initiated at a cost of $118,000 . A majority of the
improvements have been completed in 1989. This is the first
' year of a five-year commitment and sets the tone for the
future.
' 5. The repair and painting of the West 76th Street elevated
storage tank was completed within budget and with minimal
disruption to the local neighborhood. Similarly, inspection
services were conducted on the 200,000 gallon elevated
' storage tank on Murray Hill in anticipation of the 1990
rehabilitation and painting. Alternative access from Murray
Hill was also secured.
' 6. Audubon Road was upgraded to an urban section from Trunk
Highway 5 to Park Road with the cooperation of McGlynn
Bakeries and Prince.
7 . A preliminary study was completed and accepted by the City
Council for construction of Well No. 5 and Well No. 6 in the
' City's water system. The design and construction of these
wells is scheduled for 1990. The evaluation of the drift
well alternative, if successful, should lead to a quicker
delivery of water into the system in time for the 1990 peak
consumption, while saving the City approximately $250,000 as
compared to the deeper bedrock wells currently in the system.
8. Much time has been spent in serving on MnDOT's Technical
Advisory Committee (TAC) to bi-weekly review the Trunk
Highway 5 expansion plans and provide City input to see that
I we are getting the best design compatible with the City's
needs. Similarly, much effort has been lent to help expedite
this project in compliance with the interests of the City
' Council and the Southwest Coalition persisted in securing
approximately $200 ,000 of MnDOT cost participation on Lake
Drive East frontage Road to Dell Road.
9. Served on the Trunk Highway 212 EIS Technical Advisory
Committee and ultimately arranged for the official mapping of
Trunk Highway 212 by the City Council.
' 10. With the City Manager 's office, initiated a Trunk Highway 101
realignment and land use study which culminated in the offi-
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cial mapping of Trunk Highway 101 between Trunk Highway 5 and
proposed new Trunk Highway 212 interchange.
11. Kept pace with the wrap-up of Phase I and Phase II of the
downtown redevelopment project, especially as it relates to
the landscaping corrections which are scheduled for 1990. As
a part of these projects, bird-dogged the Soo Line Railroad
to complete the Great Plains and Market Boulevard crossings,
and although the Great Plains crossing resulted in an interim
barricade condition, the crossing was accomplished and new
Market was completed in time for the opening of the roadway
system in 1989.
12 . Approximately 20 preliminary plats/site plans were reviewed
through this office with subdivision improvements totaling
over $2,000 ,000 for which development contracts and
construction inspection were administered.
13. The Lake Drive East project was initiated through the Council
for the extension from Dakota Avenue to Dell Road. Provided
support to the City 's presentation to the Hennepin County I
Board for obtaining an extension of the Tax Increment
District to facilitate the Trunk Highway 101 realignment
improvements (North Leg) . I
B. ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1. Seed money in the amount of $50,000 was procured for the 1
establishment of a storm water utility district in 1990.
This was a new concept for the City Council to entertain; one
which I feel will lead to addressing many of the
environmental needs of the City such as water quality,
erosion control and storm drainage.
2. Seed money in the amount of $20,000 was procured by the' City ,
Council for initiation of a pavement management program for
the City. Similarly, addressing a goal of this office to
deal with long-range budgeting for infrastructure
maintenance.
3. All projects were levied in compliance with the bond debt
retirement schedules such that no additional capitalized
interest was encountered.
4. Two-foot topographic aerial mapping totaling $80,000 was
completed on the majority of the City in the spring of 1989.
Half-section mapping and a completion of the remaining
two-foot topographic maps are being completed in 1990. 1
5. The City's first standard specification and detail book was
completed and transmitted to all consulting firms which
typically provide services to private developers in the City.
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6. Participated on the Eastern Carver County Transportation
Study Team which will serve a major role in identifying the
1 critical transportation needs for the area in concert with
our surrounding governmental jurisdictions.
1 7. With minor exceptions, all letters of credit, alternative
loan agreements and escrow accounts have been tracked and
enforced with renewals obtained prior to expirations as
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8. Initiated warranty inspection work coordinated with the
Utility Superintendent to see to it that all new developments
' are inspected prior to expiration of warranty periods and
correction measures are taken consistent with the warranty
bonds at no expense to the City.
9. Advertised and filled the Engineering Technician and Senior
Engineering Technician positions and consolidated the
engineering administrative and clerical duties into the
Engineering Department.
10 . Responded to numerous citizen/Council inquiries and
' complaints and responded in a reasonably timely fashion for
the majority of these requests.
' 11. Added one Light Equipment Operator to the Street Department;
added one Utility Maintenance Worker to the Utility
Department; and added one Park personnel to the Public Works
Department.
12 . Chaperoned the acquisition of approximately $236,000 worth of
public works equipment including four vehicles, a
' high-capacity single-stage snow blower for the 936 loader, a
tri-axle dump and a tractor-mounted backhoe in addition to
various miscellaneous equipment. The overall expenditures
' were conducted in accordance with all applicable bidding
requirements and within budget.
13. Initiated the plans and specification preparation for
' acquisition of the City's telemetry monitoring system for the
wastewater and water elements of the Utility Department.
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14. Processed all accounts payable in a timely fashion (usually
' in less than 30 days) avoiding interest penalities.
C. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
' 1 . Served as State Treasurer for the Minnesota Chapter of the
American Public Works Association.
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2. Appointed and serviced on the National Council for
Consultant-Government Relations of the American Public Works
Association.
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IIMEMORANDUM
TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager
IIFROM: Jim Chaffee, Public Safety Director
DATE: January 17, 1990
1 SUBJ: 1990 Goals
Please find attached a copy of a memo to me from Scott
IIreferencing 1990 goals for code enforcement which encompasses the
building inspection department, fire marshal, and community ser-
vice officers . I have also attached copies of Public Safety 1989
IIgoals for your reference.
The overall long term goal for the Public Safety Department is:
To plan, organize, direct and control the various functions
performed by the departmental employees toward the prevention
of crime, enforcement of laws, ordinance and codes, and
II the protection of life and property. This will be
accomplished through utilization bf various codes and docu-
ments pertaining to public safety,` .i .e. universal building
I code, universal fire code, state statute, and local
ordinances.
II1990 Goals: ._
a. Continue with the upgrade and utilization of computers for
all divisions within the department of Public Safety.
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b. A continuation and follow through with the 1989 goal of
writing a 5-year police study plan in conjuntian with Sheriff
I Al Wallin. This will be accomplished throughout 1990 and on
into 1991 with the Council mandated Police Study Committee.
To continue to develop a comprehensive disa§ter preparedness
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plan for the City of Chanhassen in accordance with civil
defense guidelines and mandates. Several major steps were
taken in 1989 in the development of the comprehensive
II disaster preparedness plan, and I see 1990 as a continuation
and possibly the actual writing of the comprehensive disaster
preparedness plan. It should be noted that a disaster plan
II is presently in effect which was written several years ago by
Jerry Schlenk. This is an ongoing process that involves a
tremendous amount of coordination with several and varying
agencies including many different public and private.
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approach to common City goals. This means an attempt at
developing honest and open communications amongst all
departments within the City. I
Please let me know if you have any questions or comments
regarding these goals, and I look forward to meeting with you to
discuss these.
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IMEMORANDUM
TO: Jim Chaffee, Public Safety Director ]�
1 FROM: Scott Harr, Assistant Public Safety Director jk
DATE: December 22, 1989
IISUBJ: 1990 Goals
IIAs Assistant Public Safety Director/Code Enforcement Officer, I
would like to propose the following goals for 1990:
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1. Continue to "fine tune" code" complaints and response
procedures;
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A. implement new code rompla.int forms;
B. computerize code complaint data;
C. maintain more complete code enforcement records.
ID. work with the City Attorney to maintain productive
procedures and communicatiOns
II 2. Assist Fire Inspector; Mark Littfin . n his transition to
the proposed position of Fire Marshal, continuing to assist
him in the development of fire prevention/fire code
enforcement/fire. Inspections. Work `ith him in obtaining
Ivoluntary compliance, and enforcing ws when necessary.
3. Continue ,;�to work--with-'the 'But1dinq spection Department in
I the development -ao# o1 cy, ,, recadu,4e�s,,,4ns,pect.ions and
report ,,r L,......... ,. =� c ;s.
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I 4. Continue to supervise-.and deal with perss.onnel °issues within
Buildings Inspections and Fire =nsperti—on Departments.
5. Continue to work with the Community Service Officers in the
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area of public service, cri e` prevention and animal control.
6. Provide a liaison relationship with the Southwest Metro Drug
1 Task Force .
7. Assist in developing positive personnel growth and develop-
ment in the Public Safety Department.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager ,
FROM: Jim Chaffee, Public Safety Director 1
DATE: January 30, 1989
SUBJ: 1989 Goals '
Please find attached copies of goals from each division within
the Public Safety Department. I have sat down and gone over 1
these goals with each individual and find them to be realistic
and somewhat enlightening.
I have also attached the goals submitted on January 7, 1988 for '
your perusal. The only goals missing from the overall Public
Safety Department are those from the Fire Department. One of the
goals for the Fire Department in 1989 will be to award bids for
the aerial platform truck and monitor its development and
construction throughout the year. In addition, we will be moving
into and occupying the remodeled central fire station. Part of
this will be to fully utilize the enhanced communications capabi-
lities as provided by the EOC. Hopefully, we will never have to
use the EOC, however, in the necessity that the EOC is activated,
we will hold periodic disaster drills to insure its smooth acti-
vation. As you well know, anytime the EOC is activated for any
kind of disaster or multiple casualty incident, the Mayor and
yourself will be critical components in the command structure for
the operation.
As always, the overall long-term goals for the Public Safety '
Department are:
- To plan, organize, direct and control the various functions
performed by the departmental employees toward the preven-
tion of crime, enforcement of laws, ordinances and codes,
and the protection of life and property.. /'
1989 Goals
1. Public Safety Administration: ,
a. Continue the utilization of the computer for all depart-
ments.
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IIb. To write a five year police study plan in conjunction
with Sheriff Al Wallin addressing the needs of law enforce-
ment for the City of Chanhassen.
c. To develop a comprehensive disaster preparedness plan for
the City of Chanhassen.
1 Although time consuming, these goals are realistic and
measurable. I look forward to any comments you may have
1 regarding these goals for the Public Safety Department for 1989.
We look to 1989 as being a very productive and positive year, not
only for the City of Chanhassen as a whole and the Public Safety
Department within the City structure, but toward developing a
1 cohesive team with all departments within the City.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager
FROM: Paul Krauss, Planning Director I
DATE: January 17, 1990
SUBJ: 1990 Goals for the Planning Department I
The following are the 1990 goals for the Planning Department: I
1. Complete the Comprehensive Plan, hearing process and submit-
tal to Metropolitan Council for review. I
Work on the Comprehensive Plan`°;is now in the final stages.
It is expected that late winter.-and early spring will be I
occupied in meetings and hearings between the Planning
Commission, City Council=and interested parties and residents
to refine the plan prior,.to submittal to the Metropolitan
Council. We anticipate"'sending the plan to the Metro
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Council during July to -start their:�.90 day review period.
2. Embark on a coordinated wetlands protection program.
It is expected that this program will culminate in new poli-
cies, official 'maps and revisions to, he existing Zoning I
Ordinance. _-This is envisioned as a two-year work effort with
initiation sub)ect to availability of funding. To the extent
feasible, .-this -effort will-be -coordinated with the City's
Engineering ^Department`Ato` work towards-a-storm'water manage-
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3. Continue to respond to-needs tc: pgrade,'-revise and improve
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Staff is frequently directed'by the Planning Commission and
City Council to amend or revise sections of the ordinance.
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a series of amendments that we believe are necessary to keep
the ordinance current and position the city to obtain the
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' currently in process on consideration include beachlots,
variance procedure, grading and mining, private driveways and
R-16 High Density District.
4. Complete the change over to hauler sponsored curbside
recycling. Staff will be involved in making the change over
from the city program to the hauler sponsored program and
' will embark in conjunction with the Recycling Committee on
efforts to increase participation rate. Staff will attempt
to gain a grant to supplement funding for recycling bins. It
' is hoped that the participation rate can be boosted up to 50%
by year end.
5. Continue to reorganize programs and procedures to improve
coordination with Public Safety, Engineering and Park and
Recreation. Staff has spent considerable time working on
administrative procedures to process both new development
applications and building permits. This work will continue
with added refinements. There is a related matter that at
some point in time in the near future the Planning Department
in conjunction with the other departments would like to
embark upon a computer based permit tracking system. It is
believed that this will take at least two years to implement.
1 6. Continue to be responsive to the needs of the City Council,
Planning Commission and Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
The Planning Department has primary responsibility in pro-
viding reports and data needed by these bodies in their deci-
sion making processes. We want to continue being responsive
to these needs and meeting them in a timely and professional
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7. Initiate computerization of departmental functions on an
incremental basis. Along with additional hardware that is
' being acquired, staff anticipates beginning the com-
puterization of departmental functions. We have not set a
timeline for this process but believe it will take several
years due to the time intensive nature of the program plus
the educational needs of staff that must be trained to use
it.
8. Adopt amendments to the shoreland and floodplain ordinances
in response to new DNR regulations. These amendments should
be completed by July, 1990. ,/
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MEMORANDUM I
TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager
FROM: Tom Chaffee, Data Processing Coordinator
DATE: May 26, 1989
SUBJ: Goals for 1989
The following are goals for 1989 for the Finance/Data Processing
Department:
1. Improve department staffing. 1
2. Begin installation of fixed assets system.
3. Accelerate budget preparation schedule to comply with 1988
Truth in Taxation Law.
4. Investigate feasibility of laser printer/desktop publishing
system.
5. Install relational data base for Property Information + 1
Management (PIM) System - Re: taxes, assessments, legal
descriptions, etc.
6. GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reporting.
7. GFOA Distinguished Budget Award.
8. Annual Financial Reporting:
a. Improve in-house procedures to cut down on auditor's time. 1
b. 100% legal compliance.
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b. Modify processing procedures and input
c. Modify data master file formats for eventuality of addi-
tional billing items such as garbage.
d. Automate in-house link with property records.
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10. Financial Accounting System:
a. Establish historical reporting for construction projects.
b. Streamline/condense output reports to cut down on paper.
volume.
c. Improve year to year conversion methods.
11. Payroll:
a. Every other Friday pay-day which means accruing salaries
payable at year end.
b. Implement system upgrade to include eventuality of
cafeteria plan.
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TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager
FROM: Jean Meuwissen , Treasurer
Tom Chaffee, Data Processing Coordinator
SUBJECT: 1989/1990 Goals and Objectives I
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This past year proved to be hectic; -frustrating, but overall produc-
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The majority of the negative items evolved around three major issues
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the 1988 Truth in taxation legislation.
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3. The city' s decision to re-advertise for audit and financial
consultant firms (and ultimately engage new firms) . I
On the positive side:t4_. the eager^ .F.'
1 . On May 155., Betty Eidam joined our staff and -has.}proven to be II
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2. In June we implemented he ne - ttility' billing form with
capabilities for including other items such as recycling,
etc. _ /,
II3. In the beginning of the year we implemented an every other
Friday pay cycle and are currently establishing the accruals
for year end associated with it.
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4. Initial budget preparation schedule was accelerated and
I/ should establish the procedural timing for coming years.
5. The laser printer/desk top publishing was investigated
' extensively and we are currently in process of installing
a system.
6. The financial health profile report for the City of
' Chanhassen submitted by the Office of the Minnesota State
Auditor (excerpt attached) indicates an auditors opinion
of qualification for GFOA Certificate of Achievement. We
11 will continue to pursue this item with the new audit firm.
1990 goals and objectives.
1 . Establish good, open, communicative working relationship
with new city auditors and financial advisors.
' 2. Push for beginning implementation of fixed asset system.
3. Investigate feasibility of and possibly implement a central
services fund .
4. Become more actively involved with City investment/cash
management activities.
' 5. Work toward achieving GFOA Distinguished Budget Award.
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6. Work toward establishing and maintaining a city record
management/retention system.
' 7. Continue to ignore the rumblings about a cafeteria plan.
(Until a new payroll system is available and specific '
guidelines and parameters are defined. )
1 B. Begin installation of office automation system to include
Property Information Management and networking.
' 9. Attempt to maintain a reasonable level of sanity while
the state legislature continues to play mind games and
political football with property tax issues.
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SUITE 400
525 PARK STREET
SAINT PAUL 55103 1
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STATE AUDTFOR 296-2551
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City of Chanhassen
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 1
Dear Ms. Meuwissen: I
Enclosed is a copy of your city's Financial Health Profile.
These profiles review the revenues, expenditures and debt in each
city over a five-year period and compare trends in each city with
those in similar-size cities. We have made several changes to
the profiles which we feel will be helpful to you.
If you have any questions or comments, please give me a call.
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State Auditor
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Unqualified opinion: In the auditor's professional opinion, the financial II
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Qualified opinion: In the auditor's opinion, there is a material departure II
II from generally accepted accounting principles in the financial statements.
A common example is general fixed assets, which may not be accounted for in
IIa manner prescribed by GAAP.
20. 0 anion on Financial Report and Certificate of Achievement (Continued) 1
A 'Certificate of Achievement• is awarded by the Government Finance Officers
Association to cities which exhibit excellence in financial reporting. This II
is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental financial
reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a
government and its management.
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PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
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The following are the established goals for the Park and
' Recreation Department in 1990:
1. As the staff liaison, provide the Community Center Task Force
with the support they need to carry out the City Council's
plans regarding a community center.
2. Complete LAWCON Grant applications for projects approved by
the Park and Recreation Commission and City Council (i.e.
Bandimere Park development, Lake Ann Park ballfield lights,
land acquisition in park deficient areas, etc. ) .
3. To see the Lake Ann Park project completed.
' 4. To see the completion of the Lake Susan Park Project.
5. As staff representative to the Park and Recreation
Commission, keep them updated, provide supportive data and
' sound recommendations. Improve the method of notifying resi-
dents of pending Park and Recreation Commission items.
6. Work with Planning and Engineering to develop an application
schedule to more efficiently process development proposals.
7. Oversee the completion of the 1990 Capital Improvement
Program. Specifically, the Lake Ann Park Shelter, trail
construction through Lake Ann woods, fine grading and park
development at Chanhassen Hills Park, develop a master park
' plan for South Lotus Lake Park and first phase construction,
re-design park layout of City Center Park, development of
Herman Field.
8. Continue to pursue land acquisition in identified park defi-
cient areas as directed by the Park and Recreation Commission
and City Council.
9. Provide direction and support to the Recreation Supervisor as
he pursues his established list of goals (attached) .
10. To keep current in the trends and movements within the park
and recreation field by attending conferences, workshops and
' seminars.
11. To become more computer literate through classes and computer
training sessions.
12. To continue to pursue other career opportunities.
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CHANHASSEN PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT II
1. Continue to provide the Community Center Task Force with sup-
port they will need to reach a decision and disseminate
information to the community regarding the community center.
I have been very active in working with the Community Center 1
Task Force. We spent almost the whole year putting together
information on both of the sites. We met with a variety of
community groups in November so as to meet the goal of making
a presentation to the Council in January.
2. Work with homeowners, DNR, the Watershed District, MPCA, and
EPA to coordinate an access on Lake Lucy as it relates to the
Lake Riley Chain of Lakes Clean Up Project.
I spent a considerable amount of time researching alter- ,
natives for a Lake Lucy access. I met with DNR officials,
Watershed Managers, landowners, MPCA staff and lakeshore
owners. Unfortunately, the funds were reallocated before the
site was selected.
3. Complete the final application for the Lake Susan Park LAWCON
grant and coordinate the components of the project for a
timely completion.
The final application was completed last winter and park
development was started in the summer. A coordinating effort
will need to continue to see the project completed.
4. Continue to coordinate the Lake Ann Park expansion develop- I
ment, to ensure it's timely completion.
This project ran in to a number of problems causing it to be
delayed. Although the project is not completed, Laurie
McRostie assures me that it will be completed this spring.
5. Provide direct supervision to the Recreation Supervisor to
enable the completion of the goals established for that posi-
tion.
Todd's goals were cameo satisfactorily accomplished. Although
he needs little direction or supervision, we conferred when
necessary to continue to build a quality recreation program. ,
6. Continue to keep the Park and RecreationtoMinission updated,
and provide supportive data and sound recommendations. Keep
the citizenry of Chanhassen updated on items that may affect
them, i.e. mailings, posting agenda in papers, etc.
The Park and Recreation Commission continues to meet regu- �
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Iresearching items to prepare for meetings takes up the bulk
of my time. I have recognized that notifying residents of
' pertinent information needs to be improved.
7. Work closely with the Planning and Engineering staff to
ensure a comprehensive review of all development plans,
' enabling better communication, not only between departments,
but also to developers.
Although I started 1989 working more closely with other
departments, I have found more of an effort is needed.
' 8. Oversee the completion of projects outlined in the 1989 Capi-
tal Improvement Program.
With the exception of the projects that the Park and
I Recreation Commission decided not to pursue in 1989, the
Capital Improvement Program projects were carried out. Some
of the larger projects included totlot replacement at Lake
Ann; trails along Carver Beach Road and Laredo Drive; trail
improvement at Chanhassen Pond Park and a new bridge at
Chanhassen Pond Park; totlot and grading at Curry Farms Park;
rough grading at Chanhassen Hills; master park plans for
' Chanhassen Hills, Lake Susan Hills West, and Curry Farms;
acquisition of the southern park site; development of Lake Ann
and Lake Susan Parks.
10. Assist the Park and Recreation Commission in identifying and
pursuing the acquisition of park land in southern •
' Chanhassen and other park deficient areas of the City, i.e.
west of Lake Minnewashta, Pheasant Hills area, etc.
The Park and Recreation Commission was successful in studying
available sites in the southern part of Chanhassen and
purchasing the Bandimere Farm. Other areas have been iden-
tified as park deficient (i.e. Pheasant Hills area and west
' of Lake Minnewashta) , and I have spent a considerable amount
of time researching available sites for those areas (i.e.
Carrico, Ziegler, etc. ) .
' 11. Establish procedure to respond promptly to correspondence,
requests, or inquiries from the residents of Chanhassen.
' The procedure by which a response is made is not too for-
malized. Basically I make resident inquiries a priority and
make every effort to respond to phone calls' within 24 hours
and letters within a week (depending on the follow-up needed) .
12. Other Objectives:
' -Attend computer workshops as necessary to continue the com-
puterization of park and recreation activities and files.
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recreational trends, legislation, and maintain an involve-
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-Monitor park and recreation issues in other communities.
-Monitor and remain current on park and recreation issues ,
that effect Chanhassen.
-Continue educational growth.
I have attended the MRPA Conferences and seminars that offer
sessions that are pertinent to me, which also allows me to ,
keep current with issues in other communities. I have kept
up with my CPR certification through the Red Cross. In an
effort to btable to respond to the needs of the Beach Program '
at Lake Ann Park, I have updated my Lifeguard Training
Certificate. I also attended an intense program involving
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ITO: Lori Sietsema, Park and Recreation Coord'nator
FROM: Todd Hoffman, Recreation Supervisor 7/1
1 DATE: January 5, 1990
1 SUBJ: 1990 Goals
1 The following list represents the goals I hope to achieve during
1990:
II Carry through the project of constructing a trail in the
wooded area of Lake Ann Park to completion.
1 Promote the National Youth Sports Coaches Associations' edu-
cation material, making it an integral part of Chanhassen's
Youth Sports Program. i
1 Maintain an active role in the development of youth sports
and recreation in Chanhassen by remaining in the position of
City liaison to the ,Chanhassen Athletic Association.
Continue education in areas of customer service, programming,
office management and job related certification programs. °
Strive to make all of -.Chanhassen's,community special events
better by offering =activities Which are likely to appeal to
' all residents and working ;=closely:With" local-:service organi-
zationswhich are willing to help with community -events.
Continue to investigate options for the-installation of
1 fishing piers at Lake Ann Park`aand lake Susan Park and begin
a fishing partner program linking retirees interested in
fishing with school age children.
IContinue to gain participant input on recreation programs
through the increased use of written surveys.
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1 Investigate the possibility of initiating an educational
program on maple syruping for elementary school age kids.
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Reintroduce a youth summer soccer camp. 1
Submit department news and information on programs to the
local papers on a weekly basis. 1
Continue efforts in City and neighborhood beautification with
the assistance of local groups and residents. 1
Start a morning industrial softball league for employees of
area industries working second and third shifts.
Work towards increased involvement in the efforts of the
Minnesota Recreation and Park Association and the National
Recreation and Park Association. 1
Continue to build cooperative programs with District 276
Community Education, District 112 Community Education and
surrounding Park and Recreation Departments and promote addi-
tional recreational and educational opportunities at the
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and area regional parks.
Initiate more daytime programming in an effort to better meet
the recreational needs of all residents.
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IMEMORANDUM
TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager
IFROM: Todd Gerhardt, Assistant City Manager
DATE: January 17, 1990
ISUBJ: Goals and Objectives for 1990
IListed below you will find the goals and objectives for the
Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the Assistant City
Manager. The mission of these two areas is to coordinate and
I implement the polcies establishedby the BRA and City Council.
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HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ,
1. Highway 101 Relocation:
- Research property owner agreements on acquisition.
- Complete modification to Comprehensive Plan/Zoning.
- Establish Highway Beautification Program for Highways
5, 101 and Lake Drive.
- Develop park plans for South Lotus Park with grading of
Highway 101.
- Update TIF and Economic Development Plan.
2. Redmond Construction
- Execution of Private Development Contract.
- Complete first phase constructon of Lake Drive West and
upgrade of County Road 17.
- Groundbreaking.
3. Update Redevelopment and Tax Increment Financing Plan No. 9
- Land acquisitions.
- Public improvements.
4. West 79th Street Construction
- Crossroads National Bank: Closing on property.
- St. Francis Hospital: Execution of Development Contract.
Develop/Complete Entrance Signage.
5. Downtown Objectives ,
- Relocate existing businesses, i.e. blue Pauly building. -
- Start construction of grocery/retail mall.
- Bus shelter location and drive lane expansions.
- Demolition of Modeen-Hendrickson, Chanhassen Lawn and Sport
and Roger Pauly building.
- Overall Transportation Study.
Complete north side parking lot.
- Examine redevelopment efforts on West Village Heights
property, Burdick Park, Ward parcel, and West 79th Street
east of TH 101.
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housing and community development.
7. Examine ideas for art work or sculptures for the downtown,
City Hall, major entrances, etc. ,
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PERSONNEL
1. Receive City Council and employee approval of a new personnel
manual.
2. Review employee benefit plans (insurance, cafeteria plan,
severance pay, deferred compensation, etc. ) .
' 3. Establish guidelines for seminars/training activities.
' 4. Establish a policy on "Sexual Harassment":
a. Policy Statement
b. Liability
' c. Defining Offensive Behavior
5. Research drug and alcohol testing requirements and propose
alternatives to implementing policies.
6. Assist with the coordination of adopting the Position
Classification and Pay Compensation Plan.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ADMINISTRATION
1. Ensure that the City complies with government regulations and
affirmative action responsibilities.
2. Implement all record keeping, reporting and legal require-
ments in administering the Affirmative Action Plan.
3. Ensure all employees are aware of Equal Employment
Opportunity laws through handouts, federal and state legisla-
tive updates, preparation of special reports, and conduct and
participate in training activities.
4. Comparable worth monitoring. (The state will be making some
drastic modifications in this program. )
' ADMINISTRATION
1. Coordinate/supervise in implementing a Desktop Publishing
program and establishing a city-wide quarterly newsletter.
2. Increase the participation in the budgetary process.
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through additional CATV programming, promotional activities
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' 1. Establish guidelines for checking out AV equipment for cable
broadcasting.
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training equipment installation.
3. Coordinate and enhance the programming of school activities II
provided by the City of Chaska and R & A Productions.
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' MEMORANDUM
TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager
FROM: Gary Warren , City Engineer
DATE: January 23 , 1990
' SUBJ: 1990 Budget Adjustment
Engineer Staff Positions
File No. PW160
I know that the ink is hardly dry on the 1990 budget but I am
still concerned at obtaining the best bang for the buck, so to
speak, for fees expended versus services acquired. I am
specifically addressing the fees which the City has expended this
past year for contract services with Allan Larson in inspecting
our various private development projects and also helping out on
a myriad of projects which was billed as general office work.
The City spent almost $50 , 000 this year strictly on Allan's time
as it relates to miscellaneous general office work such as
resolving neighborhood issues, reviewing preliminary plats and
making staff reports, researching and tracking the City' s
State-Aid account and numerous other special requests which
cropped up over the year. I am very pleased with the work that
Allan has done for the City in this regard and he truly helped us
out of a jam based on his cooperativeness and technical
background.
Nevertheless, as you are aware, I still feel strongly that the
City needs to supplement our in-house engineering talent by
filling the Assistant City Engineer' s position . ,A $40,000 staff
' salary roughly would equate to the $50 ,000 expenditure
encountered this year. It is therefore my request that the
General Fund - Engineering Budget -(101-131 ) be amended to fund
the Assistant City Engineer' s position at a maximum salary of
' $40,000. This would provide us with engineering talent at
basically the same price for the entire year versus a partial
year as experienced with Allan Larson. This office would still
contract the services of Mr. Larson or an equivalent to inspect
private development projects as they are constructed. As you are
aware, these inspection services are billed directly to the
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developers. Allan is familiar with our requirements and with the
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Apparently a question has been raised concerning the engineering
space currently shared with Sharmin now that Allan is back at BRW
for the winter. I expect this space to be shared between the
construction inspector (Allan) and engineering intern commencing
in April/May. Obviously, if the Assistant City Engineer is added
to the staff we will be looking for space in addition to this
location. Your thoughts in this regard would be appreciated. I
am in the process of compiling a five-year staff/space proposal
for your review which hopefully will give us a better handle on
this situation.
On another related matter , I am interested in obtaining the
services of a part-time summer filing clerk ($4/hour type) to
support Kim during the upcoming busy construction season. This
would be funded from 101-131-4020 .
I look forward to your consideration and direction in this I
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ITO: Mayor and City Council
IFROM: Don Ashworth, City Manager
DATE: February 23, 1989
ISUBJ: Set Special Meeting Date:
- 1989 Position Classification Plan
1 - Comparable Worth Plan
All of the items listed above are interrelated. Specifically,
11 the City must, under state statute, complete a comparable worth
study and file such with the state. This study must reflect each
of the City 's positions in comparison to one another. The pri-
1 wary basis for the comparable worth plan is the Position
Classification Plan. During 1988 and early 1989, staff has been
working with Labor Relations Associates to assure compliance with
1 state law. Labor Relations :Associates is the primary labor rela-
tions consultant for virtually every city within the metropolitan
area. Accordingly, that firm maintains the positions and
II rankings of all cities, and is in a position to weigh differences
in job descriptions between our various cities. Their report is
nearing completion and should be available for presentation to
the City Council within the next two to three weeks.
1 Given the scope of the items proposed to be discussed, a special
meeting date is recommended. Hopefully, the item could be kept
Ito a 1-li hour time frame. Accordingly, that same evening could
be an opportunity to meet with one of our other commissions or to
meet with the County Assessor regarding 1989/90 property
valuation goals ( see memorandum included with setting dates for
1 the board of review) . Staff would recommend this latter option.
A special meeting date of March ,20th is recommended. Again,
recognizing the scope of discussion anticipated, on March 20th,
1 staff would propose to have all enclosures for that meeting sent
out at least one week in advance of the meeting itself.
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