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March 10, 2009 Page 5 of 7 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried Council Business 1. Consideration of street sign replacement community survey results. Report No. 09-079. Director of Public Works Grant Wyffels explained that a recent community survey was completed, and 4 different mock-up sheet signs were displayed. It was reported that design Number 2 received the most votes. This included the New Brighton Logo along with capital and lowercase lettering. Council requested including block numbers and the City logo on each sign. Councilmember Burg questioned if the budgeted amount of $50,000 would cover the additional cost associated with the addition of the logo and block numbers. Director Wyffels explained with the logo on each sign and the block numbers, an additional cost of approximately $7,000 would be incurred. Councilmember Phillips stated he would be in favor of an additional cost of $6,000 or $7,000 to have the additional features included The installation will begin at the south end of town in 2009, and be completed in the north end in 2011. Director Wyffels suggested selling the existing street signs, and asked for council direction. Council recommended offering each sign at a cost of $10, and drawing names in the event of multiple requests. Motion by Councilmember Phillips, seconded by Councibnember Doffing to approve all signs to resemble the example of the 9" Ave sign with the New Brighton logo and block numbers on all signs. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried 2. Consideration of revisions to Chapter 10 (FMLA) of the New Brighton Personnel Code. Report No. 09-073. *Moved from Consent Agenda. Councilmember Doffing questioned section 12, related to the denial ofreinstatement of key employees, and suggested striking paragraph one is section 12 and removing a portion of paragraph 2. Assistant City Manager Schawn Johnson reported the Key Employee/Return to Work language is standard language provided by the Federal Government, and may be beneficial to a smaller company. Councilmember Doffing reported she knows of no reason to deny reinstatement after a leave, Councilmember Phillips agreed. Councilrnember Doffing pointed out the difference between the absence and return of the employee causing the economic hardship. City Attorney LeFevere offered some clarification, stating this would more likely be a concern in the private sector. Mr. Lotter added employees are required to use sick and/or vacation time during a FMLA absence. Motion by Councilmember Doffing, seconded by Councilmember Bauman to accept revisions to Chapter 10 (Family and Medical leave Policy) of the New Brighton Personnel Code with the following changes; Section 12 paragraph 1, removed. Section 12 paragraph 2 to read, "Employees will be reinstated to their same position or an equivalent position upon return from leave with equivalent pay, benefits and working conditions." Cw" Business 1. Cbn4deration of street sign repiaae<nert corrmir ity survey results. Report No. W -M. 2 Cons ration of revisions to Chapt r 10 (FILA) ofthe New Brighton Personnel Code. Report Nb, 09-073. *Moved firm Consent Agenda.