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<br />COUNCIL MINUTES
<br />Page Thirteen January 28, 1985
<br />STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS * * * * * MAYOR BENJAMIN BENSON * * * JANUARY 28, 1985
<br />I would like to take the next few minutes to update the citizens of Lino Lakes
<br />by presenting my State of the City message. I will begin by reviewing 1984 and
<br />its accomplishments and conclude with a preview of 1985 and its goals and ob-
<br />jectives.
<br />The adopted 1984 budget was $1,100,396. Major areas of expense in 1984 were:
<br />Police - $329,170 ;.Public Works - $259,900; Administration — $108,985; Consultants
<br />- $69,900; Fire Protection'- $49,335; Parks $54,520; Building Inspection -
<br />$44,510; Government Buildings - $116,871.
<br />Anticipated receipts_ were- $1,;00;396 - including ;$690 - 000 -levy; •:MSA -- ._$13,000 . -
<br />State Aid - $185;196; CityrServices-�-$86;500 ;='Police Receipts,: - -- $85,700;
<br />Refunds and Reimbursements - $10,000 and Federal Revenue Sharing - -$30',000.
<br />Total- Receipts in 1984 were $1,153,000: The anticipated City surplus by year
<br />end was $115,000. We have not completed our year end audit, but we do expect
<br />a surplus of $140,000 to $150,000. This would represent a 20 - 30% increase
<br />over our anticipated surplus and close to an 80% increase over 1983 surplus.
<br />This is significant and demonstrates substantial gains in this area. Total
<br />disbursements for 1984 were $1,017,000. This represents an $83,000 reduction
<br />in anticipated expenses during 1984. Once again, as in 1983, the City under -
<br />spent -in almost.every department thus s- creating -signifi -cant surplus in the
<br />general fund.
<br />In 1983, our auditors did recommend that-the City Council adapt a long -term
<br />policy toward increasing the general fund_: reserve ,- .suggested_the City carefully__
<br />monitor _ property. -tax._collection; delinquent- and tax forfeit- assessments• ; -as well -
<br />as other administrative.areas.. The City's annual audit and.subsequent review
<br />pointed out that Lino Lakes was commended on its financial management practices.
<br />In 1984, the auditors suggested that Lino carefully monitor_the State Legislature
<br />for issues which may affect the revenues of the City. In July, the City Council
<br />met with our legislators and the Centennial School Board in an effort -to reduce
<br />taxes to residents of the City.- We are progressing toward a combined_ effort to
<br />affect legislation in this area.
<br />The 1985 adopted budget for Lino Lakes is $1,222,435. Major areas of expense
<br />are: Police - $328,705; Public Works - $339,140; Government Buildings - $61,900;
<br />Administration - $113,305; Consultants - $78,100; Parks - $64,325; Fire Protection
<br />- $63,315; and Building Inspection - $44,050.
<br />Our long-term planned surplus for 1985 was $150,000. Since it appears Lino has
<br />already accomplished this in 1984, I would suggest the City shoot for a $200,000
<br />surplus by the end of 1985. This can be accomplished while maintaining a high
<br />level of service within the City. Certainly, 1984's level of community service
<br />was maintained and improved in most areas. Some examples would be administration,
<br />public works, inspections and the Senior Center.
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