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<br /> MINUTES <br /> CITY COUNCIL <br /> APRIL 14, 2010 <br /> Close Demont Rink $5,000 <br /> Fire Marshal $30,000 <br /> Shade "free $3,000 <br /> There was discussion relative to the reduction of $905 for Holiday Party, <br /> and based on that discussion the consensus was to continue with this <br /> reduction for 2010 and forego the Holiday Party for one year. That issue <br /> will be revisited as part of 2011 Budget planning. <br /> Next discussed was Conferences/Schools, and given the Council's support <br /> for continuing education and in light of the lessened impact to the City's <br /> 2010 and 2011 Budgets, Conferences/Schools, including tuition <br /> reimbursement, were restored and no cuts made to this area. <br /> The Council discussed Canadian Days fireworks expense of $6,000. The <br /> City Administrator reviewed the letter from Canadian Days which <br /> commits to $1,000 toward fireworks provided that the City takes over the <br /> coordination aspect of the fireworks display. The City Administrator <br /> suggested that the fireworks company would he able to put on a good <br /> display that might be somewhat shorter induration, but less costly. The <br /> consensus of the Council was to reduce the City's contribution to <br /> fireworks by $2,000 leaving $5,000 for this expense. It was noted that the <br /> City's cost of fireworks comes from the 10% Gambling Fund and not tax <br /> levy dollars. <br /> The Council next discussed fund for the Montreal Courts (MC) officer. <br /> The City Administrator reported that he has discussed the possibility of <br /> decreasing the MC officer to a four hour shift, with the Ramsey County <br /> Sheriff's Department and they are agreeable. The Council discussed the <br /> timing of a decrease in the coverage as well as evaluating the results. It <br /> was noted that summer months likely require more coverage than other <br /> times of the year. The consensus was to retain eight hour coverage two <br /> nights ,per week through the middle of September, with a decrease to four <br /> hours two nights per week for the remainder of the year and through to the <br /> middle of May, 2011. <br /> Next discussed was the second traffic car with the Administrator reported <br /> that the City of Shoreview is wilting to pick up a portion of this squad car, <br /> likely in the $5,000 to $10,000 range. The Administrator indicated that he <br /> would discuss this with the Shoreview City Manager and report back to <br /> the Council. <br /> The Council discussed crime prevention and the consensus was to not <br /> make any cuts in this area. <br /> 2 <br /> <br />