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BUDGET WORKSESSION AUGUST 8, 1996 <br />estimated cost for the land use plan is $40,000 and the cost for the sewer and water plans <br />are $25,000 each. <br />Mr. Ahrens explained that the current transportation plan was prepared in 1982 and was <br />updated in 1987. This plan should be updated every five (5) years. Mr. Schumacher noted <br />that Metropolitan Council will not do anything for Lino Lakes until the transportation <br />plan is updated. He also noted that the sewer and water plans have already been updated <br />so there should be little cost in updating them again. Mr. Ahrens noted that the City is <br />growing very fast and that is the reason updating the various plans is so important. <br />Council Member Bergeson said that he felt that communities like Lino Lakes are paying <br />for the State transportation plan. He asked if the City of Shoreview had to prepare a <br />similar plan. He was told yes. <br />Mayor Landers indicated that the Comprehensive Land Use Plan update must be started <br />in 1997 and completed by the end of 1998. A timetable for completion of the <br />Comprehensive Plan was discussed. <br />Mr. Ahrens continued outlining his budget requests. A four (4) wheel pickup is included <br />in the budget. This vehicle will be used by the Engineering Tech who does field <br />inspections. Mr. Ahrens noted that there was some reorganization of his department and <br />the planning portion was transferred to Community Development and included in that <br />budget. Council Member Neal asked what are the duties of the Engineering Tech. Mr. <br />Ahrens explained. <br />ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT <br />Mr. Schumacher noted that Mr. Tesch should be presenting this budget. However, Mr. <br />Tesch was not available. Mr. Schumacher explained this budget includes cost for <br />graduate school for Mr. Tesch as well as a laptop computer. He explained that Mr. <br />Tesch's position is becoming more specialized in the area of personnel management, <br />benefits and employee rights. Council Member Kuether requested that Mr. Tesch attend <br />the next work session. <br />Council Member Lyden asked for the breakdown of salary and benefits for a new police <br />officer. He noted that $39,000 was budgeted for a new officer and felt that was rather <br />high. <br />Council Member Bergeson said that he was not comfortable with the Council <br />determining if a new drafting table is important. He said he would rather have a list of <br />requested equipment to review and then designate "X" number of dollars and have <br />Administration decide what items to fund. <br />PAGE 14 <br />