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Charter Commission April 12, 2001 Page 3 items will appear in the final budget this year. Commissioner Aldentaler arrived at 7:21 p.m. Mr.-Rolek stated the engineer has prepared several feasibility studies for road-improvements for the coming two year period which will be put before the Council and incorporated into this document. As a matter of course, staff will plan beyond that time period. Mr. Rolek then presented the capital budget, 5-year funding for public services program, and capital improvement program. He noted the summary page which summarized the various departments and funding required for the capital improvements outlined in the plan. He noted the need for flexibility in the plan to allow for emergencies while planning for the future. Commissioner Trehus stated the Charter Commission should keep tabs on this document during the budget proceedings and ask for a copy of the approved plan for the January 2002 meeting. Commissioner Montain suggested the Commission follow the course of that process,perhaps, requesting a progress report during July or August. Chair Sullivan agreed and suggested that discussion occur after Mr. Rolek's discussion about the possibility of forming a committee to address those issues. Mr. Rolek stated staff looks forward to making improvements to the 5-year plan. He noted that time and energy will have to be dedicated to completing this plan to assure it is a good working document. Commissioner Montain stated he understands it needs to be refined but it is difficult for the Charter Commission to be patient since this document has been under review for four years and is not yet adopted. Mr. Rolek stated he understands that frustration but his tenure at Lino Lakes has been short and he has not had a great deal of time to spend on the 5-year plan. He stated he has now been through one budget cycle and two audits so he will be able to spend more time on the plan to work towards the end of completing a meaningful and viable document. Commissioner G. Lane asked if the 5-year plan will be in place by the first of the year. Mr. Rolek stated he hopes it will be done in conjunction with the budget and adopted shortly ahead of the budget or just after that process. Commissioner G. Lane asked if this plan is heavily weighted on all Department Heads to provide the numbers. Mr. Rolek stated the numbers are the last thing that comes into the plan since staff first needs to determine what is needed in the way of infrastructure,equipment replacement, and other items. After that is determined,the numbers, depreciation, and amortization schedules are then added. Commissioner G. Lane noted this is a huge project. Mr. Rolek agreed it is a large project but not insurmountable. 3