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AGENDA
EDINA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
DECEMBER 9, 1985
7:00 P.M.
ROLLCALL
I. COUNCIL WORK CALENDAR - 1986
II. SET YEAR -END MEETING DATE
III. ACCESSORY USES
IV. ADJOURNMENT
TASKS
SERVICE LEVELS
- IDENTIFY SERVICES
- PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY
- FORMAT DEVELOPMENT
AND APPROVAL
- CONDUCT SURVEY
- ANALYZE DATA & SUBMIT
TO COUNCIL
- POLICY DEVELOPMENT
- DEVELOP AND REVIEW ALTERNATIVES
- 1986 BUDGET
ROLE OF COUNCIL
- WORKSHOP
MANAGEMENT AUDIT
- APPOINT COMMITTEE
- ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
- MID -POINT REVIEW
- FINAL REVIEW
1986 WORK PLAN
STAFF
* COUNCIL ACTIONS
J F M A M J J A S 0 N D
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1986 WORK PLAN
(Revised 12/9/85)
Introduction
During the course of its strategic planning process, the City Council
identified three key issues requiring study during-1986. These issues
are:
What are the services and level of services the City should
provide.
What is the role of the Council:
- in relation to community and surrounding communities
- in relation to staff
- in relation to legally defined responsibility
- in relation to strategic planning /budgeting
Need to strengthen management capability.
Staff was requested to produce a work plan providing a program for addressing
these issues.
Elements of Work Plan
The basic elements of the work plan are: identifying the tasks that must be
undertaken, assigning responsibility for the tasks and establishing a timetable.
Prior to this, however, we must focus the issues more precisely based on past
discussions, state a short term objective(s) that describes the desired result
of the 1986 plan and verify the strategy which will be used to accomplish the
objective.
Staff also suggests that the Council must be realistic as to the amount of time
which they can devote to undertaking this work plan. The issues which have been
identified are potentially complex and could lead to a work plan which is
beyond our ability to accomplish. This will only lead to frustration. There-
fore, the work plan which follows is based upon staff's perception of the time
which you have available for this process. The work plan certainly can be
expanded if you wish.
I. Services and Service Levels
Goal (as stated in Strategic Plan): Define those services appropriately pro-
vided by the City and the level of each service.
Focus
—Tie Council stated a desire to identify the key services that the City pro-
vides through a process involving the Council, the staff and the Advisory
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Boards and Commissions. The Council also desired to solicit the views
of the community through a survey or questionnaire. The results of this
work would then be analyzed for the purpose of deriving conclusions for
the 1987 budget.
As you know, staff conducted a relatively detailed analysis of our service
levels two years ago. One of the reasons that this analysis did not proceed
to a conclusion was.that it sparked a philosophical discussion among the
Council members as to the desires of the community: i.e. the community
desires less government and wishes to do things for themselves versus
residents believe they live in a first -rate community and feel they should
receive first -rate services. We believe that this philosophical issue
must be thoroughly discussed based upon the results of the community survey
in order to provide direction for the next step in the process.
Short Term Objectives
* Identify and evaluate services presently provided by the City.
* Determine expectations of the community through a public opinion poll
administered to a cross- section of taxpayers, both residential and non-
residential, as well as all members of Boards and Commissions.
* Adopt policies and directions to be followed by staff in preparing service
level alternatives for Council consideration.
* Consider service level alternatives and adopt preferred alternatives for
inclusion in 1987 Budget.
Work Plan
Identify Services
Tasks
* Provide a comprehensive listing of services presently provided
in a format which follows closely the City's Budget.
* Provide a list of services not presently provided.
* Annotate the listing of services with a professional judgment
regarding service level.
Responsibility
Department heads coordinated by the City Manager.
Timetable
2/1/86
Determine. Expectations of Community
Tasks
* Develop format of public opinion survey including sampling
techniques, sample size and schedule with the assistance of a
market research professional.
* City Council approval of proposed survey format.
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* Conduct survey and tabulate results using assistance of
volunteer organizations.
* Analyze survey results and prepare summaries and conclusions
for Council consideration.
*.City Council reviews survey results.
Responsibility
We believe that it's essential to have the assistance of a market
research professional in designing the survey and analyzing the
results. Staff and volunteer groups will be able to undertake
the survey and summarize the data. After consulting with pro-
fessionals and others who have used such services, we believe
that $10- 15,000 will be required for consulting services.
Timetable
Develop format
Council approval of format
Conduct survey
Analysis and conclusions
Presentation to Council
February 10, 1986
March 10, 1986
April, 1986
May, 1986
June 9, 1986
Adopt Policies
Task
Develop policies giving direction for service level alternatives.
Responsibility
City Council
Timetable
Complete by July 7, 1986
Service Level Alternatives
Task
Develop service level alternatives based upon Council direction
Responsibility
Staff
Timetable
August 18, 1986
1987 Budget
Task
Review service level alternatives and adopt preferred alternatives
for 1987 Budget.
Responsibility
City Council
Timetable
August and September, 1986
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II. Role of the City Council
Goal (as stated in Strategic Plan):
Discuss and define the role of the Council
Focus
The City Council identified a number of concerns which led to this issue.
Among those cited were the ability to communicate effectively with their
constituency, other policy makers and the staff, a frustration with the
strategic planning process, an inability to make decisions and a
perspective that is too short term. From a philocophical standpoint,
the Council has, in the past, discussed the differences between a pro-
gressive as compared to a stewardship role, particularly as it relates
to issues such as redevelopment and economic development.
Short -Term Objective
Thoroughly discuss and reach a consensus on the role of the Council in
relations to the community, staff and strategic planning and budgeting
within the context of the Council's legally- defined responsibility.
Work Plan
Devote one Saturday during January or February for a workshop to be
attended by the Council, City Manager and Assistant City Manager, but
no other staff. Conduct the workshop within a conference room at a
hotel within the Metro Area. Hire a knowledgeable individual to facilitate
the discussion. We suggest that we approach Ted Kolderie or Arthur
Naftalin of the Humphrey Institute or Barbara Arney of the A.M.M. for
their services. Approximate cost: $1,500.
III. Management
Goal (as stated in Strategic Plan):
In view of increasing complexity of the problems facing cities and increased
demands on city government, take steps to strengthen management capability
of City.
Focus
The Council's interest in the City's management capability stemmed from a
number of issues including staff development, compensation, use of
innovative ideas and tachnologies, and the demands placed on government
to provide services and solve increasingly complex problems. The concept
of a management audit performed by a group of community leaders was discussed,
which would evaluate our performance, our use of MIS technologies, our com-
pensation program and corporate planning.
In our view, a management audit is an objective overview of an organization's
effectiveness - -i.e. have the organization's goals and priorities been clearly
defined and are its resources being properly directed to address those goals
and priorities. Such an audit can be undertaken by a group of community
.leaders in much the same way as the Edina Governmental Commission Report in
1974.
The management audit ties in very well with the service level analysis and
the Council role discussion; i.e. how effectively is the City's management
addressing the service level priorities identified by the City Council.
As such, we believe that the management audit will complement the Council's
consideration of their role and service levels.
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Short -Term Objective
Undertake a management audit by a group of community leaders to assess the
overall effectiveness of our performance, our use of new technologies, our
compensation program, and our corporate planning efforts.
Work Program
Task
Appoint blue ribbon committee.
Responsibility
City Council
Timetable
February 3, 1986
Task
Conduct organizational meeting with Committee to outline the charge
and determine schedule.
N. B. The Edina Governmental Commission was created in February
of 1973 and produced its report in September, 1974.
Resvonsibilit
Council and Committee
Timetable
February 10, 1986
Task
Conduct mid -study meeting with Committee
Responsibility
Council and Committee
Timetable
August 11, 1986
Task
Review final report
Responsibility
Council and Committee
Timetable
December 8, 1986
MINIMUM SETBACKS
NUMBER
STRUCTURE, ETC. ALLOWED FRONT SIDE REAR
*Principal Dwelling
Present 1 30 10 25
Proposed I No Change
Council App.
*Garage (sideyard) Any
No.
Present 30 5 5
Proposed
No Change
Council App.
Garagelrear yard Any
No.
Present
Proposed
Council App.
*Dog /Pet Enclosure Any
No.
Present
Proposed
Council App.
3
No Change
30 20
No Change
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REMARKS
Incl. in Lot coverage
Incl. in Lot coverage
Incl. in Lot coverage
Not permitted in
front yard
20
No variance procedure
Pet enclosures limited
to 1500 sq. ft. or
entire rear yard may
fenced
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' NUMBER MINIMUM SETBACKS
STRUCTURE,ETC. ALLOWED FRONT SIDE REAR
*Fallout Shelter or Any
Underground Room No.
Present 15 5 12.5
Proposed No Change
Council App.
*Vestibule or canopy Any
with supports No.
Present 30 10 25
Proposed No Change
Council App.
*Decks, Patios
Present
Proposed
Council App.
*Gazebos, Screen
Porches (detached)
Present
Proposed
Council App.
Any
No.
Any
No.
30
30
5
No Change
5
No Change
5
5
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REMARKS
No outside
entrance
Incl. in Lot coverage
1st 150 sq. ft. not in-
cluded, in lot coverage
Included in lot
coverage
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` NUMB-ER MINIMUM SETBACKS
STRUCTURE,ETC. ALLOWED FRONT SIDE REAR REMARKS
Greenhouses, Tool Shed Any
entirely in rear yard
No. Included in Lot coverage
Present 30 3 3
Proposed No Change
Council App.
*Greenhouses, tool
shedsnot.entirely
in rear yard. Any
Present No. 30 5 5 Included in Lot coverage
Proposed No Change
Council App.
* Wind Generators & Any Maximum height of 30 ft. Solar Collectors No. Not in front yard
Present 30 5 5
Proposed setback equal to height
Council App.
*Emergency Power Any
Generators, Air Cond. , No.
Compressors
Present 30 5 5
Proposed
Council App.
No Change
NUMBER MINIMUM SETBACKS
STRUCTUR 'E,ETC. ALLOWED FRONT SIDE REAR
lighting must be directed on
*Private Light Fixtures Any property of owner and must not
Fixtures and Poles No. exceed 3 foot candles in intensit
at property lige
Present 0 0 0
Proposed
Council App.
*Fuel Tanks Any
No.
Present 30 5
Proposed
No Change
Council App.
*Antennas and 1 sat. -
Satellite Dishes dish
1 tower
Present 30 10
Proposed
Council App.
*Privacy Fence j Any
(under 4 foot height) No.
Present
Proposed
Council App.
0 0
No Change
5
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REMARKS
Setback apply to above
ground tanks
Max. height 15 feet for
25 dish, 50 feet for other
tower, antennas,
Numerous other
requirements
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NMBER MINIMUM SETBACKS
STRUCTURE, ETC. ALLOWED FRONT SIDE REAR
*Privacy Fence Any
(over 4 foot and under
No.
6 feet in height)
Present 30 0 0
Proposed No Change
Council App.
*Privacy Fence Any
(over 6 foot height) No.
Present
Proposed
Council App.
*Tennis Court
Present
Proposed
Council App.
*Swimming Pools and
Pool Equipment and
required decking
Present
Proposed
Council App.
Any
No.
Any
No.
30 5 5
No Change
30 5 5
No Change
REMARKS
Not included in Lot
coverage
Not included in Lot
coverage
Setback measured to
30 10 10 edge of pool deck
No Change
5
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NUMBER MINIMUM SETBACKS
STRUCTURt,ETC. ALLOWED FRONT SIDE REAR
*Paddle Ball Court An
and related lighting Y
No.
Present 1 30 5 5
Proposed 50' 50'
Council App.
REMARKS
Included in Lot
coverage
b
*Skateboard Ramps
Any
Included in Lot
No.
coverage
Present
30 5 5
Proposed
50 50
Council App.
*Outdoor Fireplaces
Any
Present
No.
30 0 0
Proposed
,No.Change
Council App.
*Playground Equip.
Any
Any Location
Complaints about location
Present
No.
of playground equip. for
daycare homes have been
Proposed
received.
Council App.
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STRUCTURIE, ETC.
*Playhouses, Forts
Treehouses
Present
Proposed
Council App.
NUMBER MINIMUM SETBACKS
ALLOWED FRONT SIDE REAR
Any
No. I Any Location
Not in front yard
REMARKS
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OUTDOOR
"VEHICLES STORAGE ALLOWED MPERMITTED LOCATION REMARKS
*Commercial Equipment
and Heavy Trucks or
un- registered or
inoperative vehicles
Present
Proposed
Council App.
*Recreational Veh.
Boats, Snowmobiles,
Campers, Camping
Trailers and Motor
Homes
Present
Proposed
Council App.
*Passenger vehicles,
pickup trucks &
vans
Present
Proposed
Council App.
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No
In Garage
Include un- registered in the
definition of inoperative
vehicle
Yes
One in Driveway
At least -15 feet from curb &
5 feet from side property
line,or in garage
special permit for
non driveway locations
See attached options
Yes
In garage, or on driveway
at least 15 feet from curb
and 5 feet from side lot
line
any number permitted on
driveway
limit # permitted outdoors
OPTIONS FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
1. Status Quo, i.e. in garage or on driveway not within 15 feet
of curb. Variance is needed for any other location.
2. In garage or in rear yard, with or without screening.
3. Special permit requirement for any storage outside garage.
4. Rolling stock (self - propelled) in driveway all others in garage
or rear yard, with or without screening requirement.
5. All storage in rear yard.
6. No outside storage and no exceptions granted.
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MISCELLANEOUS OUTDOOR STORAGE
ALLOWED ( ?) PERMITTED LOCATION REMARKS
*Sidewalk, Driveways
Present Yes Any Location Parking subject to
Vehicle Restriction
Proposed
Council App.
*Wood Piles
Present Yes Any Location
Proposed No Change
Council App.
*Trash Containers
Present Yes Side or Rear
Proposed No Change
Council App.
*Used Appliances
Present No
Proposed No Change
Council App.
Amount of hard surface
is not regulated
Accumulations may be
considered a nuisance
Out of view of front
street
Recycling may require
curb side pick up
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MISCELLANEOUS OUTDOOR STORAGE
ALLOYED ( ?) PERMITTED LOCATION REMARKS
*Household Furn.
Present No
Proposed
Council App.
*Laundry Poles
Present
Proposed
Council App.
*Other temporary
structures
Present
Proposed
Council App.
*Tools,
Lumber, Machinery
and other equip.
Present
Proposed
Council App.
Yes
No Change
Rear Yard
No Change
Not in required front or side
street. set. back and not within S
feet of interior side or rear
Yes lot line.
No Change
No
No Change
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MISCELLANEOUS OUTDOOR STORAGE
ALLOWED ( ?) PERMITTED LOCATION REMARKS
*Statuary, Fountains
Present Yes Any Location
Proposed No Change
Council App.
*Flag Poles
Present
Proposed
Council App.
*Decorative Bridges &
Windmills etc.
Present
Proposed
*Council App.
*Lawn Furniture
Present.
Proposed
Council App.
Yes Any Location
No Change
Yes Any Location
No Change
Yes
Any Location
No Change
4
Patios & Decks require
setbacks
MISCELLANEOUS OUTDOOR STORAGE
ALLOYED (') PERMITTED LOCATION REMARKS
*Retaining Walls
May not extend above
Present Yes Any Location grade
Proposed No Change
Council App.
*Arbors & Trellises
Present Yes Any Location
Proposed No Change
Council App.
*Trees and Shrubs
Present Yes Any Location
Proposed I I No Change
Council App.
*Bird Bath and Bird
Houses
Present Yes Any Location
Proposed No Change
Council App.
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Subject to clear view
regulations
Boulevard plantings
require permission
from City
MISCELLANEOUS OUTDOOR STORAGE
ALLOYED ( ?) PERMITTED LOCATION REMARKS
*Compost Piles
Present Yes Any Location May be considered a
nuisance
Proposed
Council App.
*Garden
Present
Proposed
Council App.
Yes
No Change
my Location
No Change
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ORDINANCE NO. 1031 -A1
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF NUISANCES
CAUSED BY THE PARKING OR STORAGE OF
VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
Section 1. Paragraph (1) of Section 4 of Ordinance No..1031 is
hereby amended to read as follows:
11(1) The outdoor storage of pipe, lumber, forms, machinery, or
other occupational materials in any residential district, except for
the purpose of construction or repair work being done to structures
on the same property."
Sec. 2. Paragraph (m) of Section 4 of Ordinance No. 1031 is here-
by deleted.
Sec. 3. Section 4 of Ordinance No. 1031 is hereby amended by the
addition of the following new paragraphs:
"(m) The parking or storage of vehicles, equipment, and house-
hold furnishings and appliances in any residential area not in compliance
with the following provisions:
1. Definitions.
(a) Inoperable Vehicles: any motor vehicle inclu-
ding, but not limited to, any automobile, truck,
trailer, marine craft, snowmobile, motorcycle,
all terrain vehicle, mobile home, pick -up camper,
camping trailer, and other equipment for motorized
transportation, that (i) has a missing or defective
part that is necessary for the normal operation
of the vehicle, or (ii) is stored on blocks, jacks,
or other supports.
(b) Commercial Usage Vehicles:
(1) Vehicles and equipment designed or modified
for use in any construction, demolition, or
maintenance activity. Provided that vehicles
and equipment used for maintenance, repair or
construction on the premises may be parked
during the period of work;
(2) Tractors;
(3) All trailers or towed equipment not used to
transport recreational vehicles;
(4) Snow removal vehicles and equipment;
(5) Earth moving vehicles and equipment; and
(6) Trucks, vans and pickups of 9,000 pounds or
more.
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Ordinance No. 1031 -A1
Page Three
(d) Inoperable vehicles.
(e) Household furnishings
and appliances.
All resi- In a garage or
dential other lawfully
constructed buil-
ding.
All resi- In a garage or
dential other lawfully
constructed buil-
ding.
No restriction.
No restriction.
3. Special Permits for Recreational Vehicles.
(a) The restrictions set out in this paragraph (m)
on the outdoor parking and storage of recrea-
tional vehicles are necessary for the peace,
health, safety and welfare of the citizens of
-- Edina. Yet is is recognized that there are so
many kinds of recreational vehicles and so many
shapes and sizes of lots and land parcels with-
in the City, that no matter what restrictions
are placed upon their outdoor parking and stor-
age, hardships will result to some owner of
recreational vehicles and nuisances will re-
sult to some non - owners. Therefore, in an at-
tempt to avoid such hardships and nuisances,
this permit system is hereby established.
(b) Any person desiring to locate one recreational
vehicle in a non - permitted location may apply
for a permit pursuant hereto. The applicant
shall pay a non - refundable fee of $50.00 with
each such application. No permits shall be
given or allowed for more than the recreational
vehicles allowed by this ordinance.
(c) The City Manager shall appoint five persons to
serve as a commission to receive, process and
act on permit applications under this ordinance.
The commission members may be city - elected offi-
cials or employees of the City, and shall serve
at the pleasure of the City Manager. The commis-
sion shall adopt rules and regulations for re-
ceiving, processing and acting on such permits.
The City shall supply such secretarial and other
assistance as the City Manager deems necessary
for the commission to fulfill its duties.
(d) Promptly upon receipt of a properly completed ap-
plication and the fee therefor, the commission
shall set a hearing date for the application and
shall give mailed notice thereof to all owners of
Ordinance No. 1031 -A1
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(j) Each permit granted may be revoked by the City
for failure of the recipient to fully and con-
tinually comply with the conditions therein
stated, or for any violation of the provisions
of the immediately preceding paragraph.
Sec. 4. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect on
May 1, 1980, but not prior to its passage and publication.
First Reading: December 3, 1979
Second Reading: January 21, 1980
Published in the Edina Sun on January 30, 1980.
(signed) JAMES VAN VALKENBURG
Mayor
ATTEST:
(signed) FLORENCE B. HALLBERG
City Clerk
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: October 2, 1985
TO: Community Development and Planning Commission Members
FROM: Craig Larsen
SUBJECT: Accessory Uses.
Attached please find a list of accessory uses found in residential
areas. The list indicates if the use is allowed, if we control
the number permitted, how we presently control their location,
and what change, if any, staff suggests. This matter was referred
to the Commission for review and comment by the City Council at
their September 16, 1985 meeting.
The list is divided into three principal sections. The first
section covers structures which are addressed primarily in the
Zoning Ordinance and in some cases the Antenna Ordinance. Changes
to the Zoning and Antenna Ordinances must originate at the Planning
Commission. The section on vehicle storage is addressed in an
amendment to the Nuisance Ordinance (copy attached). The
miscellaneous section contains items addressed through a variety
of ordinances.
It appears that most of the concern centers around our require-
ments for vehicle storage. We would especially like the
Commission's input in this area.
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Mayor Courtney & Council Members
FROM: Ken Rosland, City Manager
SUBJECT: REVISION OF SEVERANCE BENEFITS
DATE: December 9, 1985
As part of the revision of the City's personnel rules is a revision of the
severance benefits section of those rules. Staff is addressing this as a
separate issue in order to provide you some time and hopefully enough
information so that you can make an informed decision concerning the
proposed changes.
Generally, there are three basic changes. in this section concerning
severance benefits that the City currently provides. First, rather than
tying eligibility for severance solely to a mandatory retirement age
which is now 70, it provides the severance benefits for those who qualify
for retirement benefits under PERA. Second, the conversion of some unused
sick leave is being proposed as part of the severance benefit for those
who can qualify. Third is a general clarification of requirements for
severance and who is eligible to receive them.
Attached are the proposed changes in the form of an amendment to Ordinance
121. Also attached is the current policy. Lastly are some examples and
figures for your information.
This item will be on your.next agenda, 12/16/85, for action; if you have
any questions, please contact me or Ceil Smith.
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Attachments
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ORDINANCE NO. 121 -A6
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 121
TO REVISE SEVERANCE PAY BENEFITS
DRAFT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA ORDAINS:
Section 1. Sec. 7 of Ordinance 121 is hereby amended to read
as follows:
"Sec. 7. Severance Pay.
A. Eligible Employees.
1. General Rule. The City shall provide
severance pay only to those employes whose full -time
employment ends due to:
(a) total and permanent disability, as determined
by PERA under PERA rules;
(b) retirement before mandatory retirement age
but after becoming eligible for an immediate
retirement annuity without actuarial reduc-
tion from PERA under PERA rules; or
(c) retirement at mandatory retirement age.
2. Special Rule. The City Manager, in his sole
discretion, is authorized to award severance pay to any
employee or group of employees in full -time employment who
are terminated due to the effects of a permanent elimination
of functions by the City.
3. Exclusion. Employees covered by a collective
bargaining agreement shall not be eligible for severance pay
under this Section 7.
B. Amount.
1. Basic Benefit. The eligible employee's
severance pay shall be an amount equal to one and one -half
(1 -1/2) days' pay multiplied by his years (including
fractional years) of continuous full -time employment with
the City, with a maximum severance pay under this paragraph
equal to four (4) weeks' pay.
2. Unused Sick Leave Benefit. In addition, if the
eligible employee has at least ,p00 hours of unused sick leave
as of the severance date, the eligible employee shall receive
severance pay in an amount equal to one day's pay for five
such days of unused sick leave, with a maximum severance pay
under this paragraph equal to two (2) weeks' pay.
C. Time. The City shall provide the severance pay
on the payday immediately following the eligible employee's
severance date. For total and permanent disability, however,
the City shall provide the severance pay on the payday
immediately following its receipt of appropriate notice of
PERA's determination.
D. Definitions. The following special definitions
apply to this Section 7: -
1. "Eligible employee" means an employee of the City
who is eligible for severance pay under paragraph A of this
Section 7.
2. "Full -time em to ment" means employment with the
City which is regu ar y engage in on a scheduled, full -time
basis, as determined by the needs and particular customs in the
employee's department.
3. "Mandatory retirement age" means the employee's
seventieth (70th birthday.
4. "Pa " means the eligible employee's regular basic
salary or wage before any payroll deductions) for full -time
employment, as in effect on the severance date.
5. "PERA" means the Public Employees Retirement
Association under Minnesota Statutes chapter 353 (or any
subsequent amendment or replacement thereof).
6. "PERA rules" means the requirements for an annuity
or benefit from PERA as of December 31,* 1985 (including any
changes in such requirements adopted as of that date, but
effective after that date).
7. . "Severance date" means the last date on which
the eligible employee per orms duties in full -time employment.
Sec. 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
immediately upon its passage and publication and shall apply to
employees with severance dates on and after December 31, 1985.
This Ordinance supersedes all existing Ordinances on the subjects
of severance pay and pay for unused sick leave.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Severance Pay
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Permanent employees who retire due to reaching mandatory retirement age
of 65•or disability or who are permanently laid off or Public Safety employees who
are permitted to retire prior to age 65 by provisions of the Public Employees
Retirement Association Act and subsequent amendments thereto, shall be granted
severance pay in the amount of 1'/2 days pay for each year of service with a maxi-
mum severance pay equal to 4 week's pay.