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City Council Minutes September 25, 1989 Page 2 e is looking for a planner that will help plan for the future. Mr. Kimball indicated that although BRW was more expensive than the Hoisington Group, the Committee felt that they would be less expensive in the long term as they have more in-house capabilities than Hoisington. Mayor Tralle commented on the way the interviews were held. He stated that the Council elected 2 staff representatives, 2 Council representatives, 2 Planning Commission representatives, and the City Attorney to interview the Planning groups. He stated that this method of interviewing worked out well as there were many opinions and ideas represented. Councilmember Kropuenske thanked Planning Commission representatives Rita Johnson and Peter Kimball who worked on the interviews. He indicated that a large amount of time went into the interviews and that he appreciated the time spent by the volunteers. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL FROM BRW. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5. Joint Fire Relief Association/City Council Meeting e Jim Nystrom, President of the Fire Relief Association, stated that he had invited Gus Welter, a consultant for the Fire Relief Association, to present some history and philosophy on relief associations. Gary Groen, City Auditor, was also present to discuss topics of concern to the City Staff and Council. Jim Nystrom discussed the contribution received from the City and indicated that they are requesting the City to tie its yearly contribution to a percentage of the State Aid funds. He indicated that they would like the Council to consider this as a permanent budget item. Mayor Tralle questioned the way in which the firemen would receive their pension funds. Mr. Gus Welter stated that he would suggest a lump sum payment instead of the suggested monthly payment because the overhead cost of a monthly annuity plan is very high. e The Council questioned whether the Relief Association had enough funds to pay upcoming retirees and also questioned from where the Relief Association received their money. Mr. Gus Welter stated that they receive their money froll the State; a 2% figure based on a calculation of assessed value and population. Jim Nystrom stated that they have been conservative with the investment of the money and that they do have enough to pay upcoming retirees. He indicated, however, that it is hard to plan for the future. This is one of the reasons they are asking for the Council to pay a specific amount each year so they have sOlie lIeans of planning. He indicated that they have been requesting the Council plan to pay 50% of the 2% amount received froll the State the previous year.