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I I I Council Meeting Minutes of August 13, 1996 Council Busine~~ continued Benke said the Brighton Corporate Park 3 should be considered high priority. Factors to review are: transportation improvements, livable community act, metro area growth patterns, I-35W corridor planning efforts, mixed use/urban village development, and grant opportunities. Phase I work will be completed March 1997. Benke asked if the Planning Commission will participate in the study. Locke said the document will go before the Pla.nning Commission, and they will be involved throughout the process. Williams would argue for equal representation and responsibility between the EDC and Planning Commission, and interacting would be beneficial for the two groups. Benke suggested that the Chairs of the EDC and Planning Commission meet with staff and Council to determine how best to manage this process. Motion by Williams, seconded by Larson, to AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS FOR THE HIGHWAY 8 PLANNING PROCESS. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Gunderman requested the Revised Affirmative Action Plan be deferred to August 27 to allow discussion with staff regarding the revisions. Assistant to the City Manager Barbara Jeanetta said the initial plan was adopted in 1980. In 1990, the State removed requirements that cities file plans, however, New Brighton continues to adhere to its recruitment and selection plans. The City does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status or status with regard to public assistance. The modifications involve removal of redundant language and more accurate recruitment/selection statistics. The Police Department currently meets its goals, and has been working with MPRS member cities to increase the number of minority police officers. Areas to target involve recruitment of female candidates for officials/administrators, technicians, and service/maintenance positions; and recruitment of minority candidates in officials/administrators, professionals, and service/maintenance. An example of recent recruitment efforts was the maintenance worker position. It was advertised in the Star and Tribune, Pioneer Press, and minority/female publications. The interview pool included: 5 Caucasian males and Iminority male. The job was offered to a Caucasian male. Benke suggested that the Public Safety Commission review the plan. Motion by Williams, seconded by Gunderman, to DEFER ACTION ON THE AFFIRMA TION ACTION PLAN, AND REFER THE PLAN TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION FOR THEIR COMMENT AND REVIEW. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. CounciImember of the Month Marritta Gould asked why the maintenance workers' statistics total more than 100%. Jeanetta said the statistics broke down the number of female, minority, and Caucasian applicants; and some individuals may represent two classifications which reflect upon a total more than 100 % . Fulton presented the merger between the Ramsey County and St. Paul Public Health Departments. Page 7 Council Business RFP Highway 8 Report 96-183 Affirmative Action Plan Report 96-184 Merger of Public Health Departments Report 96-185