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MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL Overview Composed of five elected officials, the City Council meets the second and fourth Wednesday each month to consider adoption of legislative and administrative measures to provide services to citizens. They also meet monthly in workshops for an in-depth discussion of other potential actions to be taken. Service Areas •Debate and adopt local ordinances and policies •Governance 2020/2021 Departmental Accomplishments •Utilized Strategic Plan for Council decisions 2022 Departmental Goals •Continue to utilize the 5-Year Strategic Plan as a guide for future Council decisions •Enhance strategic partnerships with existing and other organizations that advance the goals and strategic initiatives of the City of Little Canada •Complete new/updated Strategic Plan Budgetary Commentary The 2.94% increase in this budget relates to anticipated increases in membership dues and an increase in travel and training due to the LMC Conference that will be held in Duluth in 2022. Memberships in this budget includes the League of MN Cities ($11,210), Association of Metropolitan Cities-Metro Cities ($4,300), Ramsey County League of Local Governments, ($550), the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce ($500), and the Municipal Mayors Association ($50). Contractual service includes the Tobacco compliance services ($400). Currently, $300 of the tobacco compliance services are reimbursed by the State of Minnesota as a grant. This grant is budgeted as intergovernmental revenue. Administration Budget Summary 2019 Actual 2020 Actual 2021 Budget 2022 Budget Personnel Services $62,102 $65,995 $67,965 $68,440 Commodities 0 80 0 100 Contractual 19,607 17,113 23,255 25,360 Total $81,709 $83,188 $91,220 $93,900 Percent Change 2.94% Full-time Equivalent Positions 2020 Budget 2021 Budget 2022 Budget City Clerk .30 .30 .30 .30 .30 .30 25