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Motion by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to recommo~d that City Council adopt the resolution authorizing expenditure for the WYSE comput~:teaxninal. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Bcyer, Zimmcrman and Peterson. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Gilbertson and Couneilmember Hardin. Case Introduce Ordinances Amending and Establishing funds and Related Policies Pursuant to City Charter Chapter 7.9 Mayor Cfilberlson and Councilmember Hardin arrived. Finance Officer Hart explained that in 1984, the Charter was passed with a provision that funds of the City are to be as set by Statute or ordinance. Since that time, several funds have been initiated by an action of the Council, other than by ordinance. She stated that with the .exception of the Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund, there are several funds that ha~e existing revenue and expenditure policies. She suggested ordinances be introduced, along with some minor amendments, at this time to be in compliance with the City Charter. Following are the funds: Public Improvement Revolving Fund and Related Policies: Thc primary objective of the City of Ramsey is to provide a consistent level of service in the area of public works, therefore, this fund would be established for the purpose of funding a portion of the City's share of the annual Street Maintenance Program. A lengthy discussion ensued: City Administrator Schroeder stated this would provide an on-going funding source for a General Fund activity for programs currently not having a funding source. This would be available for 1994 programs. He explained this will not change the City's assessment policy at all, plus it will avoid bond and general fund issues. Councilmember Beyer stated that projects were 100 percent assessed for several years. She state~ she would rather put extra money into the equipment replacement fund or use it to pay Ci~ Staff decent salaries than to participate 50 percent on street projects. City Engineer Jankowski stated that the City had decided to participate 50 percent in the progratm because of the number of street projects that were being defeated and it was felt they were defeated because of the cost. Couneilmember Beyer stated that more and more cities are assessing at 100 percent because of tight budgets and suggested the City of Ramsey st~riously review its policy. Landfill Tipping Fee Fund: The purpose of this fund is to account for revenues and expenditures mitigating and compensating for the local risks, costs and other adverse effects of landfills. City Administrator Schroeder stated that by 1995, Staff is hoping there will be different funding for the recycling program. If the City continues to take from the Landfill Tipping Fee Fund at the current rate, the entire fund will be "dried up" by 1997. Landfill Expendable Trust Fund: The purpose of this fund is to account for royalty receipts received from landfill monthly gross revenues and the disposition of those receipts. City Administrator Schroeder stated this fund should be used for any legal issues dealing with the closure/post closure of the landfill. Transfers will also be made annually to the Park Improvement Fund. Finance Committee/September 28, 1993 Page 2 of 3