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Ms. Ashley r¢c~m~ended a rate study be done for the Utility District. In addition, she and Mr. J-ankowski wOu d like to review the rates for service availability proposed by Pete Raatikka in his January 3, 19~'. men'mo. To allow the day-to-day functioning of the City, she recommended that the Council ado ~t th~ 1990 rates at this time until that rate study can be completed. Ms. Ashley ~a~i ask~ d for a comparison of Ramsey's fees and charges with those of off, er cities. Motion by Colu{ cilr~ember Cich and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to continue the 1990 rates at this time. Motion carried V. toting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Cich, Beyer, Hardin and Peterson. Voti~ g No: None. Case #7: .Wai~ving of Health and Life Insurance and Medical Reimbursement l~or Ramsey City Councilmembers for 1991 Ms. McAlone3' exI~lained the Councilmembers can waive health and life insurance benefits, however, all fix e mi~mbers must waive them. To receive coverage in the future, all five members must agree and mui;t be accepted by LOGIS. If one member does not qualify, then none of the members willl I: ~. ac~:epted. Also, because of the State Statute, if the benefits are waived for 1991, the soonest the 2ouhcil could be covered again would be after the election in 1993 for coverage in 1994. LOGI$1 as s~tid there are only two cities they represent that have coverage for their elected bodies. Co~r.7.il~ember Cich noted the expense is about $12,000.00 to cover just the Councilmen'~be 's, ~hich is why the item was brought up. Motion by C0~ncflmember Peterson and seconded by Counc~lmember C~ch to adopt Resolutmn /491-01-008 W~ivin~g health and life insurance and medical reimbursement allowance through LOGIS for R~sey'iCity Councilmembers. . Motion carried) Vt>ting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Peterson, Cich, Beyer and Hardin. Votihl~.Noi None. Case #8: iburghase of Mobile Radios City Engineer .~an~wski explained the two radios for the Public Works Department will come from the 1991 }udget. A third radio is proposed to be ordered for the new truck at a future time. He is also requ~stin,g an additional $200.00 for an antenna and power source which would put the budget $45.00 ~bver with this, and the purchase of the third radio. He is also requesting a radio for the Engineerin~ Dopartment s new vehicle to be funded from the 1990 Engineering Department start-up cost ib.~dg{t. There are no maintenance service charges, and this equipment will be compatible wtth~ the[existing radios. Motion by C°uhcilrhember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Cich to adopt Resolution #91- 01-009 iuthbdzin~ the purchase of mobile radios for the Public Works and Engineering Departments. i Further disctls$ion~ Councilmember Cich felt it is needed and that a $45.00 overrun can be absorbed. CouOcilm..' ember Beyer added how helpful those radios are to the Departments. Motion carried~. Voting Yes: Peterson. Vdti~g No: None. ? Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Beyer, C/ch, Hardin and City Council/I/8/91 Page 7 of 9