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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />NOVEMBER 27, 1991 <br />The City Administrator expressed concern about <br />utilizing 1991 General Fund surpluses. The <br />Administrator pointed out the need to write-off past <br />developer deposit fees of approximately $120,000. The <br />Administrator also reported that he is reluctant to <br />allow for a 96% collection rate on taxes in calculating <br />revenues. Based on the City's 10-year history, this <br />figure appears to be conservative, however, there have <br />been years when due to the economy collection rates <br />have dipped. <br />The City Administrator felt that the cuts which he has <br />identified would have minimal impact on services. <br />The Council discussed the State's actions in reducing <br />local government aids over the last several years, <br />specifically cutting $74,000 in LGA's during 1991 which <br />had already been certified to the City. It was pointed <br />out that these cuts, along with increases in the cost <br />of police protection, have left the City in a difficult <br />financial situation. <br />The City Administrator pointed out that if it becomes <br />apparent during the budget year that there will be <br />surpluses, the City can reinstate items that may be <br />cut. <br />Hanson suggested that perhaps the City should not cut <br />Northwest Youth and Family Services completely. Hanson <br />suggested that the Council look at the potential for <br />cuts in the Senior Citizen and Historical Society <br />Budgets. <br />The City Administrator agreed that Northwest Youth and <br />Family Services provided a very important service. The <br />Administrator stated that it was his hope that other <br />funding sources can be identified for some of the areas <br />that will be cut from the General Fund Budget. <br />Scalze suggested the need for the City to put together <br />a priority list that could be submitted to charities in <br />the hope that some of these items can be funded with <br />donations. <br />Blesener suggested that the part-time employee line <br />item under Old Fire Station be cut to $1,500. Blesener <br />felt that anyone using the lower level of the old fire <br />station should be responsible for either cleaning it <br />after use, or paying a fee for cleaning. Blesener felt <br />that the building should be self-supporting. <br />The Council reviewed other line items in this category <br />for potential cuts, such as telephone and utilities. <br />Page 3 <br />