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City Council Minutes July 23, 1990 Page 2 e Discussion was also held regarding the modifications necessary so that the float can be entered into parades. Jackie Shuelein requested authorization to rewrite the agreement for the float between the City, Chamber and Jaycees and include a paragraph stating the City's intention to fund the upkeep and general maintenance of the float and to assist in float repairs. The Council concurred to this request. The City Administrator indicated that the City would be adding $500 to their budget for maintenance of the float and further indicated to the Council that the City should expect additional bills for the completion of the float. It was the consensus of the City Council to authorize the Street Superintendent to upgrade the easement/road leading to the watertower and further that the City will cover part of the cost for the completion of the float and also for the maintenance and upkeep of the float. 4.2 Garba~e Billin~ Software e The City Administrator indicated that at the July 2, Council meeting, the Council voted to allow the City to do its own billing for garbage services. He indicated that the Finance Director has been researching software for utility billing and that she is recommending approval of the purchase of a utility billing system from Business Records Corporation at a price of $4,800. He indicated that the Finance Director is also requesting authorization to purchase an additional computer screen for the Recycling Coordinator's office and also authorization to purchase a burster which is approximately $1,200. Mayor Tralle indicated that Elk River Utilities have just purchased a burster for their utility bills. He recommended that the City check with Elk River Utilities to see if it would be possible to use their burster. Councilmember Holmgren and Finance Director, Lori Johnson, arrived at this time. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A UTILITY BILLING SYSTEM FROM BUSINESS RECORDS CORPORATION AT A COST OF $4,800 AND AN ADDITIONAL COMPUTER SCREEN FOR THE RECYCLING COORDINATOR'S OFFICE. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 4.3 Fire Relief Association Benefit Amount e Lori Johnson, Finance Director, indicated that last September the City Council approved a benefit of $1,550 per year of service as a retirement benefit for all firefighters. She indicated that the Fire Relief Association is requesting the Council to approve a benefit in the amount of $1,850 per year of service for 1991. Ms. Johnson indicated that once the Council approves a certain level of benefit, the City is responsible for providing sufficient funds to support that benefit.