10-11-95 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 11, 1995 hand, the Council can relook at the issue. LaValle pointed out that a$15,000 contribution will put excess dollars into the fund. Fahey stated that at a minimum he would like to see a $17,160 contribution, and would support $18,000. Morelan indicated that he would support $18,000. The City Administrator pointed out that $18,000 has been provided for in the proposed 1996 Budget. Scalze, LaValle, and Pedersen supported a$15,000 figure. Pedersen felt the amount should be $15,000 at this time, and if the survey shows the benefit level is too low, the City contribution can be increased. LaValle and Scalze agreed. Fahey indicated that by setting the level at $15,000, the City is facing the likelihood that a larger contribution will be needed in the future. The City Administrator pointed out that the City has no choice but to contribute $14,872 to support a$2,100 benefit level. If the City contributes more, that is planning for the future. The Administrator stated that he would like to see some closure to this issue so that the Council does not need to debate it each year. Scalze requested a recommendation from the City Administrator on this issue. The City Administrator next reviewed the proposal to make the Recreation Assistant position full-time as of July 1, 1996. The Council was in support of this proposal. Morelan asked if the Administrator increased his tax collection projection. The Administrator replied that he left that projection at 97%. Morelan asked when the League notifies the City of the amount of its insurance dividend. The Administrator replied that the City should have this information in early to mid December. The City Administrator also pointed out that the 1996 Budget may realize some savings in that there will be two new Public Works employees hired, replacing employees at 10