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September 20, 1979 21 Mr. Schneider indicated that if the City maintained the same mil rate as last year, 16.89, the present budget left $143,000 in additional expenses. The possibilities of using the C.I. route for capital outlay were figured several times; the $58,000 (roads) plus $8,000 (police) gave a total of $66,000, with interest, $74,000. This was divided by three for a three -year plan, which left $24,700+ to be paid per year; this would mean a net savings of $50,000 to be subtracted from the total of $143,000 additional expenses, leaving $90,000 in additional expenses. The 16.89 mil rate levy was $249,691, and with the additional $90,000 this became $339,691, which divided by 14,784 yeilded a new mil rate of 22.97. Considering the $10,000 cut from the budget, the figure would be $80,000, or a new mil rate of 22. - -. The C.I. would be a special assessment, not part of the mil rate. Mr. Schneider noted the C.I. would only defer expenses. The budget for the Parks Department was discussed, and Marilyn gave the itemized expenses, with Don Volk explaining.some of the equipment. Mayor Karth raised the question of whether the Park Board was allowed 10% for development, which would be $6,000 out of $60,000, however, Mr. McLean noted the 10% figure was just for maintenance, and the remainder for development and acquisition. Marilyn Anderson indicated that half the Park funds were in C.D.'s at 7A%, and rest in savings at 5 %. Mr. McLean felt this should be reinvested, and Marily noted that this could only be done with the Council's instructions. Mayor Karth felt that the $8,200 figure could be cut down to $5,500 and the other items could be picked up out of reserve funds or dedicated funds. If this was handled properly, it would be offset by interest and maintenance costs. Marilyn felt the interest would run about $4,000. Marily reviewed the items under contracted services, and Mr. McLean suggested that the Comprehensive Plan should be the major planning function for the City this year, and the detailed planning should be deferred. However, it was noted that the Council had requested the detailed planning. Parks was cut to approximately 22,000, another $1,000 was cuty from the $4,500 figure and $7,700 out of capital outlay. Mr. Schneider noted that last year ther had been an additional income of $14,000. Marilyn indicated that this was a $5,000 increase in licenses and permits, and nearly $8,000 as reimbursement from Metro Council. She also noted that Metro Council had been going to purchase the lift station and pumps at Country Lakes, now, however, she understood they would pay 50% of the operating costs, although this was unofficial as yet. Don Volk indicated the was a 50% splitting of costs, up to $4,000 a uear' of wpi;d rim $6,600 to operate it next; year, so the Metrol split would be. about $3,300. Mayor Karth reviewed the background on the lift station, and the fact that Metro disclaimed any need to won it becasue it wasn't part of the interceptor. The MSB figure was the payment to have the sewage treated at Pig's Eye; Marilyn indicated the City was Iwo last year, and that had been expected for this year. The sewer fees from homeowners were included in income, and offset this amount. Mayor Karth indicated the City was collecting $8,000 in fees, but just that, so the contingency fund for repairs was being eliminated, and suggested increasing the sewer charges. Marilyn said that the only fee that hadn't been increased was the minimum payment for water; also, she felt the City should seriously consider looking at the platting and rezoning fees. She also indicated the City would not be receiving anything more on the Comprehensive Plan. Me. Schneider asked whether the $8,000 for MSB was sufficient since there would be double the number of homes on the syste. Marilyn said that the fees stayed the same, but felt another $2,000 could be added to the figure. Mr. Schneider had put in $3,000 for interest.