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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL December 27, 1989 GARBAGE The City Administrator recommended that the Council act RATES on the garbage rates as outlined in the Public Works Superintendent's letter discussed earlier this evening. Mr. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 89-12-634 - APPROVING THE GARBAGE RATES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT IN AIS LETTER DATED DECEMBER 26, 1989 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by LaValle. Ayes (5) Blesener, LaValle, Scalze, Collova, Fahey. Nays (O). Resolution declared adopted. CITY ENGINEER The City Engineer pointed out that his intent had been to retire at the end of 1989. However, the City has asked that he stay on for a couple of months until a new City Engineer has been found. The Engineer reported that he is selling his business, and asked if the Council would consider continuing with the firm under the new ownership. Blesener reported that the Council had decided previously that once the new City Administrator was on board, the City Engineer, Public Works Superintendent and Building Inspector should get together to define the needs of the City with regard to engineering, and then invite proposals to be submitted by engineering firms based on those needs. Blesener stated that he would still like to take this route. Hanson pointed out that when engineering firms are being considered for the position, the City should look at the competence of the firm in relationship to the needs of the City and how the firm will work with those needs. Hanson reported that it is difficult to evaluate cost. The key is how the firm will work with the City. Fahey stated that he would not rule out the present firm, however, felt more comfortable taking the route previously decided upon. Fahey suggested that a screening committee should be set up to begin the project of hirinq a new City Engineer. Page 31