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COMMITTEE BUSINESS Case #1: Insurance Agent of Record Finance Officer Helling stated that City Staff has assessed the answers to the questions asked of both the agents who bid for the Insurance Agent of Record for the City. She stated that more research has not been done yet regarding why the premium regarding liability is so much higher but that a meeting has been scheduled with Mr. Hadtrath and there will be a discussion about appealing the rates. Motion by Councilmember Hardin and seconded by Councilmember Peterson to recommend to the City Council that a contract be awarded to Hadtrath and Associates for services as the City's Insurance Agent of Record for a period of one year from December 15, 1991 based on City Staffs recommendation. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Peterson and Hardin. Voting No: Councilmember Beyer. Case #2: Anoka-Hennepin Community Education Finance Officer Helling stated this case is to inform the Committee that City Staff is recommending that the City of Ramsey contract with the Anoka Hennepin School District for 1992 Community Education Services with a staffing level of Coordinator only. She stated she had discussed this idea with Mr. Steve Kerr of the School District and he would like to know the decision as soon as possible with regard to the staffing. Mrs. Helling stated that Mr. Kerr informed her that a Coordinator has been selected for the City of Ramsey and if this is the level of staffing selected by the City, he is confident the City will be pleased with the outcome of the Community Education Program and its new Coordinator. Also discussed was the Elk River School District Community Education Program. City Staff was asked to keep abreast of Elk River's program and report back to the Budget Committee. Staff was also directed to find out how the revenue was dispensed from the fees for the community education classes. Motion by Councilmember Hardin and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to direct staff to notify Anoka-Hennepin School District that the City of Ramsey is funding a staffing level of Coordinator, only, for the 1992 Community Education Program. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Peterson, Hardin and Beyer. Voting No: None. Case #3: Other Fees and Charges Finance Officer Helling reported that staff has identified areas where fees or charges may be appropriate. They are as follows: 1) N.S.F. or a Returned Check Charge ($15.00 is suggested); 2) Interest charges for delinquent accounts receivable are suggested at an annual rate of 10% on any balance 30 or more days past due; and 3) A City fee for issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds. City Staff was directed to check with the League of Minnesota Cities to find out more about charging interest and also to find out what the Cities of Anoka and Elk River are doing with regard to the above mentioned charges. Budget Committee/October 29, 1991 Page 2 of 4