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CITY OF LITTLE CANADA, MINNESOTA PERA SCHEDULE OF THE CITY'S PROPORIONATE SHARE OF NET PENSION LIABILITY (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF CHANGES IN NET PENSON LIABILITIES AND RELATED RATIOS (CONTINUED) 2016 Changes Changes in Actuarial Assumptions The assumed postretirement benefit increase rate was changed from 1.00 percent per year through 2035 and 2.50 percent per year thereafter to 1.00 percent per year for all years. The assumed investment return was changed from 7.90 percent to 7.50 percent. The single discount rate changed from 7.90 percent to 7.50 percent. Other assumptions were changed pursuant to the experience study June 30, 2015. The assumed future salary increases, payroll growth, and inflation were decreased by 0.25 percent to 3.25 percent for payroll growth and 2.50 percent for inflation. Changes in Plan Provisions There have been no changes since the prior valuation. 2015 Changes The assumed postretirement benefit increase rate was changed from 1.00 percent per year through 2030 and 2.50 percent per year thereafter to 1.00 percent per year through 2035 and 2.50 percent per year thereafter. On January 1, 2015, the Minneapolis Employees Retirement Fund was merged into the General Employees Fund, which increased the total pension liability by $1.1 billion and increase the fiduciary plan net position by $892 million. Upon consolidation, state and employer contributions were revised; the State’s contribution of $6.0 million, which meets the special funding situation definition, was due September 2015.89