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Ms. Ashley recommended a rate study be done for the Utility District. In addition, she and Mr. Jankowski would like to review the rates for service availability proposed by Pete Raatikka in his January 3, 1991 memo. To allow the day-to-day functioning of the City, she recommended that the Council adopt the 1990 rates at this time until that rate study can be completed. Ms. Ashley was asked for a comparison of Ramsey's fees and charges with those of other cities. Motion by Councilmember Cich and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to continue the 1990 rates at this time. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Oilbertson, Councilmembers Cich, Beyer, Hardin and Peterson. Voting No: None. Case 07: Waiving of Health and Life Insurance and Medical Reimbursement for Ramsey City Councilmembers for 1991 Ms. McAloney explained the Councilmembers can waive health and life insurance benefits, however, all five members must waive them. To receive coverage in the future, all five members must agree and must be accepted by LOGIS. If one member does not qualify, then none of the members will be accepted. Also, because of the State Statute, if the benefits are waived for 1991, the soonest the Council could be covered again would be after the election in 1993 for coverage in 1994. LOGIS has said there are only two cities they represent that have coverage for their elected bodies. Councilmember Cich noted the expense is about $12,000.00 to cover just the Councih'nembers, which is why the item was brought up. Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Cich to adopt Resolution #91-01-008 waiving health and life insurance and medical reimbursement allowance through LOGIS for Ramsey City Councilmembers. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Peterson, Cich, Beyer and Hardin. Voting No: None. Case #8: Purchase of Mobile Radios City Engineer Jankowski explained the two radios for the Public Works Department will come from the 1991 budget. A third radio is proposed to be ordered for the new truck at a future time. He is also requesting an additional $200.00 for an antenna and power source which would put the budget $45.00 over with this and the purchase of the third radio. He is also requesting a radio for the Engineering Department's new vehicle to be funded from the 1990 Engineering Department start-up cost budget. There are no maintenance service charges, and this equipment will be compatible with the existing radios. Motion by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Cich to adopt Resolution ~q01- 01-009 authorizing the purchase of mobile radios for the Public Works and Engineering Departments. Further discussion: Councilmember Cich felt it is needed and that a $45.00 overrun can be absorbed. Councilmember Beyer added how .helpful those radios are to the Departments. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Beyer, Cich, Hardin and Peterson. Voting No: None. City Council/I/8/91 Page 7 of 9