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City Council Minutes Page 18 <br /> July 17,2017 <br /> Mayor Dietz stated he has been a member of the Fire Relief board for the past seven <br /> years and he is in favor of the benefit level increase request. He indicated in the past <br /> 4-5 years, they have changed their philosophy to be closer to 100% funded level. He <br /> stated he was hesitant at first because he doesn't want the city to be in the position <br /> of a liability to increase more than $30,000 or have to make an additional <br /> contribution. He states it increases their liability to $3.15 million with a current <br /> balance of$3.2 million dollars. He stated there was much discussion and he agreed <br /> to 100% but would like to watch it closely. He stated the Fire Relief Board agreed if <br /> the funding goes below 100%, there will be no increase unless the funded level is <br /> 100% or above. He felt the board has historically been conservative but felt the <br /> board doesn't want to be in a position of large gains and losses. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard stated he wouldn't disagree with Mayor Dietz's <br /> comments and he also felt slow and steady growth to that fund,with the benefit of <br /> retirement,would be best. <br /> Moved by Councilmember Westgaard and seconded by Councilmember <br /> Olsen to approve the benefit level increase for the Elk River Relief <br /> Association to $6285 effective January 1, 2018, as outlined in the staff report. <br /> Motion carried 5-0. <br /> ---------------- <br /> Mayor Dietz asked if council is allowed a clothing allowance. <br /> Mr. Portner indicated an adjustment can be made to the city's public purchasing <br /> Policy. <br /> Mayor Dietz felt it was important to recognize the hours and hard work our <br /> volunteers give the city that work in the parks and at city hall. He asked if it was legal <br /> for Council to provide a picnic this fall. <br /> Mr. Portner stated an amendment would be needed to the Public Purpose <br /> Expenditure Policy. <br /> Council recessed at 9:04 p.m. in order to go into work session. The meeting reopened at 9:08 <br /> p.m. <br /> 9.1 Lake Orono Management Plan Presentation <br /> Mr. Wisner and Ms. Bednar presented the staff report. <br /> Christy Cox and Patrick Plant representing the Lake Orono Water Quality <br /> Committee (LOWQC) and Dan Cibulka representing the Sherburne Soil&Water <br /> Conservation District (SCWCD) provided a PowerPoint NATUREI <br />