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May 31, 1979 255 questioned the use of the Engineer, Attorney, Planner, Fire Deaprtments, Police Department. He also discussed the form of government this City operates under and the necessity for to the voters if the plan is changed to Form B. Under the administrator form, the Council assumes more of the responsibility. Mr. Schneider asked about cost and time. Mr. Hodge sad his charges are $25.00 per hour plus mileage, but he does not charge for travel time. He felt that he would want to spend about 4 hours per day in the initial stage. This would cost approximately $400.00/600.00. The next step would take about 2 months with an approximate cost of $2000/2200.00. At that point in time, the City should have a choice of qualified persons to choose from. Mr. Hodge aid he does not choose the person - jsut sets the procedure. Mr. Schneider felt the time is ideal in that this wourk could be done in June and July and bidgeting starts in August and September. Mr. MCLean asked about the salary range for an administration - 20/25,000? Mr. Hodge said the initial study would set the need and this would se the salary range. With a population of 5,000 for 22/26,000 would assure the interest of a very good person. Mr. Hodge would meet with the Council to present his interuim report and present the estimated cost for Council consideration. Most of the work would be done at the City Hall but some would need to be done outside the building. He would present the Council with a weekly report on hours with a brief summary of the work he had done - all services are timeized. Mr. Schneider asked what the next step is and Mr. Hodge said all he needs is the authorization. Mr. MCLean moved to authorize Mr. Hodge to begin the study for a City Administration. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. Mr. Hodge thanked the Council and left at 9:15 P.M. Mr. Robert Kelly was here to present an insurance package to the City. Mr. Kelly had gone through the City's current policies and had made his recommendated changes in coverage. Each Council member had a copy of these recommendations. The various items on the list were gone over and discussed - either for increased coverage or for additional coverage. Mr. Kelly felt this building should be appraised by a professional appraiser to be sure that the City has sufficient coverage. He will aggange this through a firm that works with his firm. Mr. Kelly felt that there are two important questions that should be considered - 1) does the City want this progran; and 2) at what date. There was some discussion of Police Professional Liability coverage which Mr. Kelly felt should be included. Mr. McLean moved to authorize Mr. Kelly th order the appraisal on the Building and to complete the package and present a final qoute for Council consideration. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. This will takd 2/4 weeks. Mr. Phil Keeney presented a H &W package. There was some discussion that