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82 October 5, 1981 In his opening statement regarding the proposed levy, Mr. Schumacher state that he had contacted the County Auditor and received the following information on a home with a $60,000.00 limited market value: Year Taxes Mill Rate 1979 $1,579 107. 1980 1,106 107 1981 637 104 If the resolution is accepted and if the County, School District and other levies remain the same and the City's assessed valuation remained the same, taxes on the $60,000.00 home would increase approximately $75.00. Mr. Jaworski moved to adopt Resolution 81 -34. Mrs. Elsenpeter seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF THE 1982 BUDGET Mr. Schumacher presented the preliminary 1982 budget and suggested that the Council review it by department. Mayor 8 Council - Mr. McLean questioned the need for the proposed expen- diture of $1000 for the League of Minnesota Cities convention. There was discussion on the merit of this convention. Election 8 Voter Reistration - There was discussion regarding a referendum and Mr. McLean suggested putting $1000 in the budget for this possibility. Administration - the item Subscriptions 8 Dues was questioned. Mr. Schumacher explained how this money was sued and suggested it be set at $500.00. Police Department - There was discussion regarding the proposed charges by the County Sheriff's department. Mr. McLean asked Chief Myhre if our Police Department provides any coverage for the County park and if so does the City get reimbursed for this service. Chief Myhre said his department provides back up service and does sometimes provide service in personal injury instances. Ths City is not reimbursed for this service. Mr. Schumacher was dirested to write a Resolution to be sent to the County Park Department stating that the Lino Lakes Police Department will respond only to emergency medicals within the park and if he receives enforcement calls, direct these calls to the Sheriff's Department. The Lino Lakes Police Department will also provide backup service when requested by the Sheriff's Department. A fie minute recess was called. The Council reconvened and Mr. Volk was asked to give his presentation on propane fueled vehicles. Mr. Volk gave a slide presentation indicating the advantages of propane over gasoline and showed the fuel cost and reduced maintenance cost. He said he is proposing to convert three police vehicles, four public works vehicles and the building inspector's car to propane power. He gave the Council Members a booklet he had prepared comparing the cost of propane vehicles to gas vehicles. A second budget meeting was set for Monday, October 19, 1981 at 8:00 P.M.