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(d) Discussion or other action regarding the employee stipend for Civil Service employees — <br /> Councilmembers Kaminski, Zemanek and Moser. <br /> Councilmember Kaminski questioned if all police officers would receive the employee <br /> stipend like other city employees. Mayor Rigby commented the request in the budget was <br /> for employees who are not going to receive a merit increase to receive the employee <br /> stipend excluding civil service employees until April 1, 2012, when their agreement expires. <br /> Councilmember Zemanek commented he was in favor of all full time employees, regardless <br /> of civil service status, to receive the employee stipend, which is what he understood during <br /> the budget discussion. <br /> Councilmember Clausen commented he understood La Porte Police Officer Association <br /> President Matt Novosad, who spoke at the last Council Meeting, advised civil service <br /> employees did not want to wait until April 1, 2012, for step increases. <br /> La Porte Police Officer Association President Matt Novosad commented he addressed City <br /> Council for clarification on the employee stipend for all employees and if Council understood <br /> Civil Service employees could also be considered for the employee stipend regardless of <br /> step increases. <br /> Councilmember Clausen moved to make civil service employees whole on the $1000 <br /> amount if and /or when they receive a step increase, should it be less than the $1000 <br /> stipend, then the City would fund the difference between the step increase and the <br /> employee stipend. Councilmember Martin seconded. MOTION PASSED. <br /> Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Martin, Clausen, <br /> Mosteit and Engelken <br /> Nays: Councilmembers Leonard, Kaminski, Moser and <br /> Zemanek <br /> (e) Discussion or other action regarding the Second Water Main Feed to Bay Colony — <br /> Councilmembers Zemanek, Kaminski and Moser <br /> Councilmember Zemanek requested Public Works Director Dave Mick to provide an <br /> explanation for the second water main feed to Bay Colony. Mr. Mick presented a summary. <br /> Councilmember Zemanek questioned if the City of Shoreacres would provide assistance <br /> with the project. Public Works Director Dave Mick responded yes, Shoreacres is financially <br /> participating in the cost of the project. <br /> City Council directed Public Works Director Dave Mick to move forward with the completion <br /> of the second water main feed to Bay Colony. <br /> (f) Discussion or other action regarding future requests for infrastructure improvements that <br /> facilitate development — Councilmembers Zemanek, Kaminski and Moser. <br /> Councilmember Zemanek informed City Council this item was at the request of a business <br /> owner at 212 W. Main Street, suggesting the City install a water line at the business location <br /> due to the requirement for a fire suppression system. Councilmember Zemanek requested <br /> comments from Council on the request and the impact of potential requests from other <br /> business owners. <br /> Page 5 of 8 <br /> October 24, 2011, City Council Meeting Minutes <br />