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1991 COUNCIL BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOVEMBER 29, 1990 <br />the citizens time to get used to what will happen in 1991. Mayor <br />Bisel said that the state may be looking at the surpluses that <br />many cities have built in the past few years. He noted that Lino <br />Lakes had strengthened reserves as recommended by the City <br />Auditors. Mayor Bisel explained that the loss of the Centerville <br />Police contract is unfortunate. However, he said he did not feel <br />that Lino Lakes could continue to sell their product at a loss. <br />Mr. Benson said that he questioned that the contract was operated <br />at a loss. <br />Mr. Benson asked that the Council look at delaying the capital <br />improvements for one (1) year until the City can find out what is <br />happening at the state and federal level. Mayor Bisel said he <br />did not like to see decreases because at some point their will <br />have to be large expenditures to catch up. Mr. Benson said that <br />he would like the Council to look forward. <br />Jay Brewster, 6591 Hokah Drive expressed concern because the <br />Assessor does not get back to residents. He noted that as taxes <br />are increased, the citizens will hold City staff accountable. <br />Mr. Brewster also said that he would want to see a large decrease <br />in the Consultants budget if a financial director is hired. He <br />explained that if the financial director is hired to cut costs, <br />the public should see cuts in the Consultants budget which are <br />larger that the Financial Directors salary. Mr. Schumacher said <br />that he was not aware that the Assessor was not following through <br />with his calls. He asked that citizens call his office with <br />specific complaints on this matter. Council Member Bohjanen said <br />that it is possible that the Assessor does not get all of his <br />messages. <br />Brad Grove, 1605 Ash Street asked about the expenses planned for <br />paving trails in the Park Department. Mr. Schumacher explained <br />that the trails are existing but are not paved. Mr. Grove said <br />that he recently built a garage and paid a fee for a building <br />permit. He asked where that money goes. Mr. Grove said he had <br />asked the person issuing the permit this question and was told <br />that it was none of his business. Mr. Schumacher said that all <br />money received in payment for permits, licenses, rezoning and <br />other such receipts are listed in the Revenue section of the 1991 <br />Budget under City Services. He noted that this area was <br />increased to reflect the increase in growth of the City. <br />Mr. Grove explained that there has been a battle regarding what <br />police authority is responsible for the Ash Street area. He said <br />that he has not received good responses and follow up in this <br />area. He also noted that he has no other services provided to <br />him from the City. Mr. Schumacher explained that there is fire <br />coverage as well as ambulance coverage for this area. Mr. Grove <br />asked for cable TV service. Mr. Grove noted that there is a game <br />PAGE 9 <br />