(dissenting).
I respectfully dissent. The true basis of appellant Stadum’s claim for compensatory damages is her assertion that Norman County incorrectly administered its own personnel policies by not allowing her to bump into another position, thereby causing her to lose employment. Since the county decision on bumping was an exercise of administrative discretion, this case is controlled by Dietz v. *220Dodge County, 487 N.W.2d 237 (Minn.1992) despite the fact that appellant does not seek reinstatement of employment. I would affirm the district court determination that the exclusive means of review is by writ of certio-rari.