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4 Page Fourteen - 2 - COUNCIL MEETING January 28, 1985 The financial picture of Lino Lakes in 1984 was very good. I expect 1985 to be even better. The City Council did not raise the mil rate on taxes and as it stands now, the Centennial School District lowering its mil rate, many residents can expect a reduction in their 1985 taxes which could be as high as 35 %. The Centennial School Board should be commended for their efforts by those residents who have been affected by this reduction. I will expand on the City's position in this area under the 1985 City objectives. The City Council and staff once again spent many hours working on the budget. One can be confident that services for the area will be maintained, equipment purchased, and revenues will expand again in the coming year. I anticipate that the City Council will work as hard this year as it did last year. Its members should be commended on its dedication. Only the Council, staff and some residents along with myself realize the additional time and effort spent at meetings dealing with the business of the City. I want to personally thank you for all the residents of Lino Lakes. The City staff again worked well with the City Council, and residents. The staff should be com- mended on its many accomplishments and completed projects. Even with the trans- ition of employees to new positions and the acquisition of new personnel, the City's level of administration was high. I want to thank all for their coopera- tion and help this past year. The Council appreciates good performance— In 1984, Lino Lakes was fortunate to have many residents participate on committees, commissions, task forces and boards. I would like to thank the Police Task Force for the work it -has completed in the past year and look forward to receiving its final recommendations. They have-provided the City with a great service. The Fire Task Force has a big job ahead of it in dealing with our new fire district and working with a new budget process. Also to be commended are the other boards that provide necessary services to the community, such as the Park Board, Planning and Zoning Board, Charter Commission, cable representatives, Economic Development Committee and Civil Defense. Our community is lucky to have citizens who are dedicated and willing to serve our community through their participation on its boards. Without your help, the task of running the City would be over- whelming. I thank you for the Council, staff and residents. You have done a fine job. Again, I must enlist your help in 1985 and ask that other residents come forward and participate in their City's progress. In 1984, Lino Lakes accomplished a great deal through everyone's efforts. Listed below are just a few items. Personnel - Added two part -time Police Officers - Appointed a new City Clerk - Hired one part -time Administrative Secretary - Hired one Accounting Clerk - Added several MEED individuals to help out in our maintenance department - Added an Administrative Assistant through the MEED program - Reorganized the administrative offices Finance - Received $41,760 in Federal Revenue Sharing Funds - Maintained our present mil rate for 1985 - Provided $3,000 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) money to Alexandra House - Provided $7,300 of CDBG money to the Senior Council for start -up costs for their organization