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hiring of new Staff members should be postponed for several months. Councllmember CJch felt the Personnel Committee will have to take an In-depth look at Job descriptions and tasks accomplished by employees. There are some changes he wants to see take place after the first of the year such as In the reporting procedure, duties performed by some personnel, and responsibilities of some supervisory positions. Councllmember Clch stated the Personnel Committee will study the Issue and make recommendations for Council consideration. There was a brief discussion on establishing the various fees for 1991. Dogs have been a problem which probably should be discussed after the first of the year. Mr. Hartley stated the fee schedule will be ready for consideration by the Councll on December 18. Most fees are established by Resolution and a public hearing Is held. He also pointed out the fees are Oetermlned by the policy of the Council as to whether the rates charged are comparable to other citles, are Just enough to cover the City's expenses, or are less than the actual expense of providing a service. Deputy Mayor Peterson suggested the Councllmembers-Elect receive copies of the proposed fees and that they make recommendations if they would like to see any changes. If It is the will of the majority, the Item can be tabled until next year. Councllmember-Elect Beyer was disturbed about the $llg,OO0 deficit. She felt the budget needs to be balanced. Mr. Hartely exp]alned the deficit came from the Landfill Trust Fund. He also informed the group of the policy encouraged by the State of maintaining a fund balance In the amount equal to what Is typically received from State and Federal sources In one year. Ramsey has done that and those funds have been set aside as designated fund balances. He predicted that within three years the State's LGA revenue source to citles will be phased out, suggesting a contingency plan be set up for that event. Councllmember Clch felt the direction should be to stop spending and spending and spending. Further discussion noted the 1991 budget has been approved; however, it is possible to amend it. "BOOK STORE" LITIGATION Mr. Hart]ey upOated those present on the State and Federal litigations regarding the book store. The new ordinance become effective December 16. He has asked the City Attorney to prepare a meeting with the new Council to bring them up to date on this issue. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL/DECEMBER 5, 1990 Page 3 of ?