11-14-01 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMB>;R 14, 2001 The next area reviewed was the 10% Fund Budget and the Administrator noted that revenues for this fund come from the 10% funds collected from charities operating gambling within the City. 50% of these proceeds go toward reimbursement for parks and recreation administrative overhead. $4,000 is budgeted for Canadian Days fire works as has been done in the past. The Administrator proposed that the remaining balance be set aside to allow the funds to build up so that the City can do a more significant park improvement project. The Administrator reviewed the Park Land Acquisition Fund noting that revenues come from park dedication fees charged on building permits. Expenses have been associated with the acquisition of new park land. The Administrator pointed out the potential acquisition of another property along Round Lake as well as the need for some easement acquisition. He also noted that there has been some discussion about utilizing this fund for park development as well as acquisition. This is a policy question for the Council. Anderson pointed out that as the City completes its trail system, there may be the need to acquire additional property. The Water/Sewer Capital Replacement fund was reviewed in detail by the Public Works Director. He noted the need to continue the I & I Reduction Program in order to reduce the amount of surface water entering the City's sanitary sewer system and discussed the progress made thus far with the sump pump program and repairs to the sewer system. Another point of discussion was the proposal to enter into ajoint purchase of a main line sewer camera with the Cities of Roseville, Vadnais Heights, Arden Hills, and Oakdale. It was noted that the City's sha~'e of that cost would be pro-rated based on its miles of sewer lines. Concern was also expressed about the easy availability of this camera for the City's use. The City Administrator indicated that before this purchase would be made, a complete cost/benefits analysis would be done to determine if this is the best option or if other options such as contracting out for the televising of sewer lines makes more sense. This analysis will be presented to the Council for action at a later date. The Administrator noted that he did not include the Rice Street/Little Canada Road Fund in this budget supplement pointing out that this fund is still evolving. Fahey asked what impact the proposed 2002 Budget has on the general levy at this point. The Administrator reported that there is no change from what was discussed at the time the preliminary levy was approved. The impact is a 3.98% increase in the City's net levy. However, budget numbers are still being refined, and the Administrator indicated that the General Fund will be presented at the November 28°i workshop. 3