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Council minutes for that same time period are in the process of being reviewed. To this point, the only restriction the records show is Resolution #89-11-305 adopted November 14, 1989. Miss Ashley explained that the Tipping Fee Fund is designated for things mitigating the impact of the landfill and possibly that's what the previous discussions had been about. She added that she believed the intent of the Landfill Trust Fund was to make sure the principal (original sale money and royalties) is always there but the interest can be spent. The Council can allocate where the money can go and whether or not it has to be paid back. Councilmember Peterson suggested amending the resolution if needed, otherwise continue operating according to the resolution. No Council action was taken. Case #11: PERA for Elected Officials Personnel Coordinator McAloney stated that Minnesota Legislature permits elected officials in Minnesota to participate in the Public Employees Retirement Association's (PERA) Defined Contribution Plan, or DCP. The Mayor may belong to either the DCP or the Coordinated Plan due to the monthly salary exceeding $425.00 per month. The cost to the City would be $300.00 annually for the DCP or $269.00 for the Coordinated Plan. Each Councilmember of Ramsey may elect to participate only in the DCP due to the monthly salary being below $425.00 per month. The cost to the City would be $202.00 annually for each of the four Councilmembers. This cost has not been specifically funded in the 1991 budget. She added that all the Council had to do is enroll. If any elected official requests participation in either plan, the City by Statute, is required to pay the employers' share. She added that if anyone is interested in enrolling, they should contact her and also that everyone doesn't have to enroll, it can be all or one. Case #12: Report from Personnel Committee Personnel Coordinator Kay McAloney briefed the Council on the issues and recommendations of the Personnel Committee. 1) Legal Services for 1991 - City Attorney Goodrich explained the rates and charges for legal services and Council discussed the Personnel Committee's recommendations for ways of cutting costs for legal services to the City. Motion by Councilmember Hardin and seconded by Councilmember Cich to retain William Goodrich as City Attorney and to direct staff to set up procedures whereby all contact with City Attorney is cleared with Department Heads and to look at putting together procedures for legal matters to be discussed with City Attorney. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Hardin, Cich, Beyer and Peterson. Voting No: None. 2) City Administrator Vacancy - The City Council reviewed the proposals for filling the vacancy which were: 1) a proposal from Tom Gamec, #2) an interim professional manager from Sathe and Associates, Inc. or #3) the current Finance Officer Sandra Ashley. Due to experience and responsibility of the position, the Personnel Commission recommended that Sandra Ashley be appointed. Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Hardin to appoint Finance Officer Sandra Ashley as Acting City Administrator until the vacancy can be filled and that she be authorized to hire additional clerical support on a temporary basis as needed for projects with hours City Council/January 22, 1991 Page 11 of 14