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Mayor Hanson and Members of the City Council <br />February 8, 1991 <br />Page 4 <br />credit benefit level is very competitive with that <br />paid by other cities. <br />4,000.00 <br />* Administration Capital Outlay <br />We had budgeted approximately $4,200 for capital <br />outlay amounts associated with the office <br />remodeling. At this point in time, I feel some of <br />those costs can be born by the building <br />construction account assuming we continue with our <br />present trend of being under budgeted <br />expenditures. Therefore, I am comfortable in <br />reducing the capital outlay amount by $2,000 at <br />this time. <br />2,000.00 <br />Estimated Total: $39,190.00 <br />As stated during the 1991 budget process, it is safe to <br />assume the State Legislature will consider further <br />reductions in aids payable to cities. Given this fact, I <br />am recommending that we inact all of the budget <br />modifications previously discussed. <br />Other areas of potential cost saving are still being <br />evaluated. They include the following: <br />* White Bear Animal Control Contract <br />* Snowplowing costs <br />* Shade tree program <br />* Insurance <br />* Sheriff's patrol <br />* Use of 10% gambling contribution for General Fund <br />Capital Outlay instead of Park Development. <br />Opportunity for savings or added cash flow may yet exist in <br />these categories. However, further review needs to be <br />undertaken before I can make a concrete recommendation on <br />these areas. Rest assured that we will continue to pursue <br />further cost - saving measures in order to protect the City <br />from any negative budget outcomes. We must also consider <br />that there may be other negative budget impacts relating to <br />increasing costs in other areas such as postage and <br />electricity charges. Therefore, I am reluctant to make <br />other adjustments until I can be more definite regarding <br />budget impact. <br />Page 32 <br />