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City Council Minutes March 12, 1990 Page 4 e assets inventory being completed by the Finance Department; and the new data processing (computer) system which began operation in 1989. The Finance Director discussed with the City Council problems and difficulties with special assessment searches that are requested. It was indicated that over 460 written special assessment searches where filed in 1989. Fees for the special assessment searches were discussed and it was noted that the current fee of $10.00 is slightly below the average. Additionally, it was noted that this fee was increased from $5.00 to $10.00 in Elk River a few years ago. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ESTABLISH THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT SEARCH FEE AT $15.00 PER REQUEST EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 1990. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0. The Finance Director discussed with the City Council the upcoming 1989 audit that will be presented to the City Council in May, 1990; the Tax Increment Financing reporting requirements; and insurance changes that took place in 1989. Regarding insurance, it was noted that the City switched from Blue Cross/Blue Shield to Physicians Health Plan in August, 1989, for the City health insurance policy. e Goals for 1990 were discussed by the Finance Director. These goals include improvement in the filing records retention system, development of a developer escrow account, renegotiation of the fire contracts with neighboring townships and communities and linking all of the budget spread sheets together. The City Council and Finance Director briefly discussed the local government tax distribution and the City's revenues and expenditures by categories. It was noted that taxes went down in 1990 in spite of an increase in City spending. This seams to indicate that the tax base is growing at a higher rate than City expenditures. The City Council thanked the Finance Director for her annual report and stated their appreciation for the quality work she is providing the City. 7. Other Business Vice Mayor Schuldt briefly discussed with the Council the recent explosion at the RDF Plant and inquired whether or not any determination of cause for this explosion has been made. City Administrator indicated that to his knowledge, no final determination has been made as to the cause of this explosion. It was additionally noted that the Police Department is increasing its enforcement of li ttering along the highway and is issuing tickets to garbage truck operators where litter is flying out of the back of their vehicle. e 8. City Administrator Update The City Administrator had nothing to present to the City Council at this time.