HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-06-93 CMW CITY COUNCIUMANAGER WORKSHOP
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
S:OO p.m., Monday, December 6, 1993
Maplewood Room, Cily Hall
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
The Council/Manager meeting of the Maplewood City Council was held in the
Maplewood Room, City Hall. The meeting was salted to order by Mayor Bastian at
5:03 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Mayor Gary Bastian Present
Councilperson Dale Carlson Present
Councilperson Fran Juker Present
Councilperson George Rossbach Present
Councilperson Joseph Zappa Present
Others Present:
City Manager Michael McGuire
Assistant City Manager Gretchen Maglich
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
The following items were added to the agenda:
E. FIRE DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OPTIONS
1. Fire Relief Association Update
I. OTHER BUSINESS
1. Cottages of Maplewood
2. SCC
3. Holiday Hours
4. Sigitas Siupsinskas' Dinner
Mayor Bastian moved that the aoenda be aaoroved as amended. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Zappa and was approved.
Ayes: All
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D. CITY MANAGER'S PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
As part of the City Manager's Evaluation Committee, Councilmember Rossbach
reviewed the process that he and Councilmember Juker used to complete the 1993
review and establish the 1994 goals. He noted that some 1994 goals were
established, and that the two new City Councilmembers taking office in January
should be allowed to add any goals if desired. Following some discussion,
Councilmember Rossbach moved that the 1993 Performance Evaluation for the City
Manager be accented as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Zappa and was approved.
Ayes: All
Councilmember Rossbach moved that the Citv Manaoer be given a IUmD sum
payment of $3,600 for 1993 merit pay. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Zappa and was approved.
Ayes: Bastian, Carlson, Rossbach and Zappa
Nays: Juker
It was noted by the Mayor that this these two items should be `placed on a regular
meeting agenda for formal action. After further discussion, Councilmember Zappa
moved that the Citv Manaoer should not be given any increase in his car allowance.
The motion was not seconded, and it died for lack of a second.
Public Safety Director Collins joined the meeting at 5:30 p.m.
E. FIRE DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OPTIONS
City Manager McGuire presented nine options for the structure of the Public Safety
Department. Following considerable discussion, Councilmember Juker moved that
Option 5 (Police Emeraencv Management and Fire are three separate departments
reporting to the Citv Manager) be adopted for further study. The motion was
seconded by Councilperson Zappa and was defeated.
Ayes: Juker and Zappa
Nays: Bastian, Carlson and Rossbach'
Councilperson Zappa moved that Option 2 (Police. Fire. and Emeraencv Management
are three separate departments reporting to the Director of Public Safety) be adopted
for further study. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Juker and was
approved.
Ayes: Bastian, Carlson, Rossbach and Zappa
Nays: Juker
Mayor Bastian left the meeting at 6:40 p.m.
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1. Fire Relief Association Update
City Manager McGuire explained a memorandum which was distributed
to the City Council regarding a funding problem with the Maplewood Fire
Relief Association.
F. POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
City Manager McGuire stated that this position for the Police Department was being
studied; it is intended to relieve the sworn officers from pertorming administrative work.
Following some discussion, Councilmember Zappa moved that this subiect be placed
at the too of the FUTURE TOPICS list for more discussion and study. The motion
was seconded by Councilperson Carlson and was approved.
Ayes: Carlson, Juker, Rossbach and Zappa
Absent: Bastian
Public Safety Director Collins left the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
G. MnDOT TRUCK STATION ON McMENEMY
City Manager McGuire reported that MnDOT has announced its decision not to build a
maintenance facility on their newly acquired property to the north of the existing
building on McMenemy.
H. FAREWELL GET-TOGETHER
City Manager McGuire stated that it would be appropriate to set a date for a farewell
get-together for the two outgoing Councilmembers. The gathering was set for
Wednesday, December 29, 5:00 p.m. at the Maplewood Inn.
I. OTHER BUSINESS -
1. Cottages of Maplewood
There was some discussion about City inspections and State Building Code
regarding shingles at the Cottages of Maplewood project.
2. SCC
In Mayor Bastian's absence, Assistant City Manager reported that SCC's
staff has filed a complaint of discrimination based on gender, age, color, and
disability. The complaint states that the reduction in funding for SCC
operations by the Ramsey/Washington Suburban Cable Commission is
discriminatory.
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3. Holiday Hours ,
City Manager McGuire reported that City Hall is closed on Friday, December
24, and Friday, December 31, but will remain open for regular business
hours on Thursday, December 23, and Thursday, December 30.
4. Sigitas Siupsinskas' Dinner
City Manager McGuire announced that there is aget-together and dinner in
Sigitas' honor on Thursday, December 9, 6:00 p.m. at Guldens Restaurant.
Councilmembers Zappa and Rossbach volunteered to take Mr. Siupsinskas
to the airport on Monday, December 13, for his return flight to Lithuania.
J. FUTURE TOPICS
There was no discussion of this item.
K. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
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