11-08-95 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINU'PES CITY COUNCIL NOVEI~'IBER 8, 1995 Fahey stated that he would like the 10% Committee to look at major projects. Fahey suggested that perhaps every organization will give up a little bit, but the result will be that some big projects get accomplished. Morelan pointed out that the expenditures made thus far from the 10% Fund were for items that would not have been accomplished otherwise. Fahey stated that he was not questioning past expenditures, but suggesting a little different focus. The City Administrator reviewed the Gambling Enforcement Fund, pointing out that this fund is restricted by State Statute. The Administrator suggested that once the pending lawsuit is resolved, the City may be able to reduce the tax further or eliminate it. It was pointed out that the tax can always be reinstated if need be. The Administrator reminded the Council that the Truth In Taxation Hearing is scheduled for Thursday, November 30th at 7:30 P.M. The Administrator pointed out that there will still be opportunity after that hearing to reduce the budget even further. The Administrator asked if the Council had any additional questions or comments on the proposed 1996 Budget. The Administrator also asked if the Council wanted to go into the TNT Hearing with a proposed 3.5% net levy increase, or 2.88%. The consensus of the Council was to go into the hearing proposing a 2.88% increase. Morelan pointed out that the CPI for 1996 is 2.9%, therefore, he was comfortable with 2.88%. However, if a lower increase can be achieved, that would be all the better. Scalze asked if another budget workshop was planned. The Administrator suggested that the Capital Improvement Budget be reviewed at another workshop. The Council will also need to review the 10% Committee's recommendations. Review of the General Fund can also occur at that workshop. There was no decision made at this point as to date and time for the next workshop. 10