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1 1 1 COUNCIL BUDGET MEETING NOVEMBER 28, 1988 that trained personnel will be needed for this station regardless. There was a question regarding how this City could judge if the Fire Department budget was being spent properly. It was suggested that the staff check with Shoreview to determine what their fire costs are per capita and if they are satisfied with their contracted services. A comparison for Shoreviews costs with the Centennial Fire Districts costs was also suggested. It was noted that the budget request submitted by the Fire District shows what the 1988 Budget is, what was spent in each line item and shows the 1987 activity. New Administration Clerical Position Mr. Schumacher explained that Mrs. Anderson has prepared a memorandum to the Council outlining a proposed clerical position in her office. He explained the need for this person and noted that $19,000 was included in the 1988 Preliminary Budget for this position. Mr. Schumacher also explained that he is working with Personnel Decisions and will prepare an analysis of the office staff and salary schedule for the Council to consider. City Engineer and City Attorney The Council has asked Mr. Schumacher to prepare a comparison of costs for an in -house Attorney and Engineer. He noted the 1986 and 1987 costs for these consultants and explained what it would cost to hire in -house staff. Mr. Schumacher explained that only two or three suburban cities hire their own attorney and recommended that this City continue on the consultant basis since this would allow this City to hire a firm with more levels of expertise for the same money. He also explained that this City does hire other attorney's or firms such as LeFevere, Kennedy for most bond issues. Mr. Schumacher was asked to check with 3M to determine what they pay their staff attorneys. Mr. Schumacher has prepared a summary of.Lino Lakes municipal engineering costs for 1987 and 1988 to date. The cost per hour was not specified but could be obtained if the Council so wanted. Mr. Schumacher explained the engineering costs for improvements are billed directly to the improvement and are not included in the municipal costs. He also explained that he felt this City was not in a position PAGE 2 07T T.