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<br /> MINUTES <br /> CITY COUNCIL <br /> SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 <br /> manager who has indicated that they have changed their screening <br /> procedures and, as a result, are getting a better clientele. McGraw stated <br /> that he would like a survey done of the Montreal Courts residents to <br /> determine what they feel the impact has been of the additional policing. <br /> The City Administrator indicated that he would work with the Montreal <br /> Courts management to get this type of survey done. <br /> There was also discussion of the issue of Montreal Courts' funding the <br /> extra police protection. The City Administrator noted that there has been <br /> no willingness by Montreal Courts to provide that funding, and pointed <br /> out that they have been putting dollars toward building upgrades. "the <br /> Administrator felt that the long-term solution would be acost-sharing <br /> arrangement with the City of Vadnais Heights so that they can get extra <br /> policing of the County Road D apartments. <br /> Keis noted that the extra policing at Montreal Cow-ts comes with a cost. <br /> I-Ie indicated that the City has to be sensitive to all the property owners in <br /> the City. He noted that tax increases have generally hacked in the 3% to <br /> 4% range. The Administrator noted that the City looks at the upcoming <br /> budget year as well as beyond in order to try to stabilize tax increases. He <br /> also pointed out that the increase projected for 2010 is at the low end of <br /> what other Ramsey County cities are considering. <br /> The City Administrator reviewed a listing of potential cost savings <br /> opportunities for 2010, and indicated that staff will continue to work to <br /> identify and refine options this fall. <br /> The City Administrator recommended that the Council adopt Budget <br /> Option #2 which proposed a Gross Levy increase of 4.98% and a Net <br /> Levy increase of 5.43%. This would be the maximum that the City could <br /> establish the 20 ] 0 levy. Final 2010 Budget adoption would occur in <br /> December. In the meantime, staff will continue to work to reduce the <br /> Budget, and asked the Council for their suggestions as well. It was noted <br /> that to reduce the levy increase to 0% will require a reduction in services. <br /> There being no further business, the workshop meeting was adjourned at <br /> 7:28 p.m. <br /> i liam le r, M or <br /> Attest: c~ /F"~""~`------_ <br /> Joel a~~son, City Adminish~ator <br /> 7 <br /> <br />