08-28-2019 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AUGUST 28, 2019 the north side of County Road D when the rest of the road is reconstructed in 2023. He stated that the Little Canada Road sidewalk paver project is planned to be done next year, along with Allen Avenue, and a pond cleanout along Sextant Avenue. He noted that the Ramsey Washington Watershed District coordinates a pond cleanout project and invites cities to partner with theirs. The City Administrator explained that there are some funds in place for the Trout Brook Trail in case some action begins. The Finance Director reviewed the 2020-2024 Capital Project Fund Balances for. the General Capital Improvements Fund (400), Infrastructure Capital Improvements Fund (450), Park Land Acquisition Fund (456), Fire Equipment Replacement Fund (457), and 10% Gambling Contribution Fund (408) and the use of Local Government Aid within the budgets. McGraw stated that he would like to have more workshop discussions where the Council can review items they would like to see in the budget, along with staff. Montour stated that the Council has wanted to reduce the City's reliance on Local Government Aid in the General Fund, and he recommends moving more Local Government Aid funds in to the Capital Improvement Budget. He noted doing that would affect the amount of the levy. The Workshop suspended at 7:27 p.m. until after regular Council meeting. The Workshop meeting resumed at 7:52 p.m. 2020 RAMSEY The City Administrator reviewed the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department 2020 COUNTY SHERIFF'S budget. He stated that there are some items in the budget that will have impacts DEPARTMENT to Little Canada's budget. He explained that the Sheriff's Department does not BUDGET do a power shift anymore since they have lengthened their normal shift length. He stated that there are different parts to their budget and the formulas to determine each cities portion is being reviewed, but changes will likely not happen until 2021. He noted that there are increased needs, such as more investigators, as technology changes and improves. The Council expressed concerns over the number of calls for service from certain apartment complexes. The City Administrator stated that $54,000 was dedicated to an additional 12 hours per week for a deputy to concentrate on the apartments. He noted that the new code enforcement position will also get the rental license program running the way it should be, and establish relationships with the apartment managers. This could help to make sure the complexes are following the rental licensing requirements. There was Council consensus to cut the additional hours dedicated to the apartments and see if it makes a difference in the calls for service. 2