12-05-90 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP MEETING CITY COUNCIL LITTLE CANADA, MINNESOTA DECEMBER 5, 1990 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a workshop meeting of the Council of the City of Little Canada, Minnesota was held on the 6th day of December, 1990 in the Council Chambers of the City Center located at 515 Little Canada Road in said City. Mayor Michael Fahey chaired the meeting and called it to order at 7:00 P.M. and the following members of the Council were present at roll call: MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Mr. Michael Fahey Council Member Mr. Bill Blesener Council Member Mr. Rick Collova Council Member Mr. Jim LaValle Council Member Mrs. Beverly Scalze ALSO PRESENT: City Admin. Mr. Joel Hanson Public Works Mr. Dave Harris Building Insp. Mr. John Palacio Recreation Dir. Mr. Jim Morelan Park Comm. Mr. Ken Wehrle Park Consultant Mr. Bill Sanders Fire Chief Mr. Frank Graczyk Mayor-Elect Mr. Ray Hanson Deputy Clerk Mrs. Annette Freeman Rec. Secretary Mrs. Kathy Glanzer 1991 The City Administrator reported that the purpose of BUDGET tonight's workshop meeting is to review the proposed 1991 Budget. The Administrator reported that the City's 1990 Budget is balanced, however, not as healthy as he would like. The Administrator pointed out that the City took a$27,000 reduction in Local Government Aid during 1990. There were also other expenses that were incurred that had not been planned for. The Administrator began his review of the proposed 1991 Budget, and indicated that even though money is budgeted in certain areas, does not mean it has to be spent. The Administrator,reported that the City needs to find ways to save money during 1991, and that the 1991 Budget is very tight. The Administrator also did not feel the City could plan on receiving 100% of the Local Government Aids that are expected during 1991. Page 1