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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 10, 1998 These include the elimination of the Receptionist/Secretary position as well as modification of hours worked for the Payroll Clerk/Secretary and Executive Secretary. The Administrator reported that the impact on the Budget relative to these personnel changes is the same or slightly less as initially projected. Mr. LaValle introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 98-11-266 -APPROVING THE HIRING OF ELIZAI3ETH MURSKO AS CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER/ASSISTANT TO THE CITYADMINISTRATOR The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Morelan. Ayes (4) LaValle, Morelan, Pedersen, Scalze. Nays (0), Resolution declared adopted. FIRE DEPT. The City Administrator reported that the Fire Department Truck TRUCK Purchasing Policy provides for the appointment of two representatives COMMITTEE to the Truck Committee. Durin~ the last truck purchase process, the Mayor and City Administrator served on that committee. The Administrator indicated that it was an informative and detailed process. LaVa(le suggested that in addition to the City Administrator serving on the committee, a citizen-at-large should be involved. The Administrator pointed out that the first meeting of the committee is scheduled for Monday, and suggested that there would not be enough time to advertise for a member of the public. The Administrator further pointed out that the policy states that City representatives should be members of the Council or City staff However, it wou(d likely be possible to amend the policy. Pedersen questioned the rational for having two members on the committee who know nothing about fire trucks. The Administrator pointed out that this is a major capital expenditure, and City representation on the committee provides accountability to the process. $50,000 of the cost of the truck will be paid for by the Fire Department, with the remaining funds coming from the City. Total estimated cost of the truck is $215,000. Council discussed the appointments to the committee, and it was their consensus that the Mayor and City Administrator should serve on the committee. If the Mayor is not interested, than the Public Works Director should serve.