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City Council Budget Minutes November 13, 1990 Page 2 --------------------------~ e 4) 5) Concurred with the use of reserves in order to balance the 1991 budget. Stated its concern over the City Council contingency fund being reduced and indicated that if the Police Prosecution Attorney is not hired, then some of the Liquor Store transfers that were necessary for this service be retained and allocated toward the Council contingency fund. The City Council indicated its willingness to finance the total Chamber of Commerce request of $10,200. However, $3,200 of this request relating to signs/advertisement should come out of the Economic Development Authority budget and not the City Council contingency fund. The remaining $7,000 of the total request is included within the City Economic Development general fund budget. The City Council reviewed the Library, Shade Tree, Equipment Certificate, and Special Assessment special revenue funds and concurred that they were acceptable as presented. The City Council reviewed the Landfill special revenue fund and concurred that it was acceptable as presented. It was noted that the proposed 1991 budget is different than past budgets due to its Capital Outlay line item and the contribution to the City general fund. e The City Council discussed a request by the Landfill to assist in the Recycling Center project. The Council rejected the concept of a Grant to the Recycling Center in the amount of $25,000 to help finance a new building at the Landfill site. However, the City Council supported the idea of a loan to the Recycling Center in order for this building to be constructed at the Landfill. The City Council indicated its flexibility in the terms and conditions of this type of loan. The City Council reviewed a memo dated 11/8/90 from the Chief of Police regarding the hiring of Police Officers. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE HIRING OF TWO ADDITIONAL POLICE OFFICERS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. It was noted that both of these Officers would be hired at the entry level. The City presented meeting. Treatment Administrator noted that the City enterprise funds would be in memo form to the City Council at the December 17, 1990, The three City enterprise funds are the Liquor Store, Waste Water Plant, and Garbage. e The City Council discussed the employee benefits proposal as outlined in the 11/1/90 memo from the City Administrator. It was suggested that the Employee Committee returned to the Council to present alternative recommendations. The City Council debated the need for an additional presentation by the Employee Benefits Committee and felt that such a presentation was not needed as all of the relevant information has been made available.