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COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 22, 2001 It has been the practice of t he City Council to adopt the Water and Sewer Operating budgets by resolution. Staff recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 2001— 08, adopting the final 2001 Water and Sewer Operating Budgets. Mayor Bergeson asked if the operating revenue numbers are based on the current rates. Staff advised the operating revenue numbers are based on the proposed rates. The budget can be amended when the final rates are approved. Council Member Carlson asked if the budgets must be approved this evening. Staff advised there are staffing issues relating to the budgets. The City has been delaying the hiring of a General Maintenance Worker and part-time billing clerk. Council Member Carlson asked if the budget can be amended if it is approved prior to the new rates being approved. Staff advised room has been left in the budget to adjust those figures. A policy decision regarding depreciation costs will be further discussed at the next work session. The budget can be amended when the final utility costs are approved. Council Member Carlson stated she believes the City should take determining the final utility rates. She expressed concern regar would have to make up if the rates are not adjusted. to account when ce in dollars the City Council Member Carlson moved to adopt Resolut 2 08, with the option of coming back and making changes. Council Member Dahl spec •;+ ed t motion. Motion carried unanimously. Staff advised an amendment to the fi b be presented to Council after a final decision is made. ADMINISTRATION DEREPORT, DAN TESCH Resolution No. 00 —�� s • ting Data Practices Compliance Official — Staff advised % F 4 Minnesota Statute 13.0 . 3 requires the City appoint a City employee to act as its data practices compliance official. As ' e City Clerk is in charge of official City documents, staff recommends Ms. Ry-Chel Gaustad be appointed the data practices compliance official and be the individual designated to receive questions and concerns regarding access to data or other data practice issues. Council Member Carlson suggested the name of the City Clerk, Ry-Chel Gaustad, be added to the resolution. She asked if the resolution would then have to be brought back each time there is a different City Clerk. Staff advised it is best to name a particular individual. Council Member Carlson suggested naming an alternate in case the City Clerk is absent. The City does need access to government data. Staff advised it is a good idea to have an alternate that has access to government data. The City may designate the Deputy Clerk as an alternate. However, the City Attorney can be contacted if necessary.