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e e e Page 5 City Council Minutes June 26. 1989 COUNCILMBMBER DOBEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A SONY 5000EB PROFESSIONAL STANDARD CASSETTE RECORDING SYSTEM AT A PRICE OF $792.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECORDING COUNCIL MINUTES AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. Ms. Thackeray indicated to the Council that Elk River Ducks Unlimited has requested a renewal of Charitable Gambling License for activities of bingo and raffle tickets at the Elk River Bowl. The Council took no action to deny the gambling request by Elk River Ducks Unlimited. CITY ADMINISTRATOR The City Administrator distributed the 1988 Truth in Taxation Law. He indicated that due to the uncertainty of the 1989 law. the City will be complying with the 1988 law. COUNCILMBMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO CALL A SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON JULY 31, AT CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM, AT 7:00 P.M. FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUDGET DISCUSSIONS. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. The City Administrator distributed a letter from Mr. Rob VanValkenburg stating that the developers have decided to go ahead with the motel plans and further that they are still hoping that sewer and water extension to the east end of the City will be a reality. POLICE CHIEF Tom Zerwas. Police Chief. indicated that the Legion Club. Eagles and the VFW have all expressed interest to use proceeds from gambling money to help fund a canine (K-9) unit for the Police Department. He indicated that they are willing to contribute about $22.000 to the City for this canine unit. The Police Chief indicated that the yearly cost for a canine unit would be approximately $2.000 for maintenance. The Council discussed the canine unit and how the dog would be used in different situations. Councilmember Holmgren questioned the type of liability insurance required by the City and also what other cities have canine units at the present time. The Police Chief indicated that canine units are used in all different size cities. small and large. He further indicated that the potential for liability is handled the same as for any other liability the City may incur. COUNCILMKMBER DOBEL MOVED TO PROCEED WITH THE CANINE UNIT CONTINGENT ON FUNDING BEING AVAILABLE FROM THE PRIVATE SOURCES. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. CITY ADMINISTRATOR Pat Klaers. City Administrator. indicated th~t he has had one meeting with Carol Carlson regarding hiring her as a personnel consultant. He indicated that the City is in need of some personnel work being done and stated that some of the needs include; personnel ordinance. policy and precedures. sexual harrassment manual. data privacy. written evaluation forms. personnel incentive pay. employee handbook. job descriptions. safety committee. and many other personnel areas. It was the consensus of the City Council to authorize the City Administrator to investigate whether or not the City would have to advertise for this position and further that an interview be set up with the City Council and Carol Carlson.