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COUNCIL WORK SESSION APRIL 11, 1990 Capital Improvements Plan Mayor Bisel called a work session of the Lino Lakes City Council to order, Wednesday, April 11, 1990 at 3:40 P.M. Council Members present: Reinert, Kuether, Neal. Council Members absent: Bohjanen. City Engineer's, Darrell Schneider and Dan Boxrud; Chief of Police, Dean Campbell; Public Works Director, Don Volk; Marc Schoen; Fire Chief, Archie Gay; Administrator, Randy Schumacher and Clerk - Treasurer Marilyn Anderson were also present. Mayor Bisel explained that the purpose of this meeting was an introduction to the Lino Lakes Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Mr. Schumacher explained the purpose of a CIP and noted that the Council was given some work sheets several weeks ago and they were asked to prioritize items they felt were important. This was incorporated into the CIP. A CIP is a plan listing needs based on how Department Heads perceive their departments should be operating in specific time periods. This makes the Council aware of what Department Heads feel their needs are even though the Council may not be able to fund specific items. A CIP is an education process, a financing and planning tool. It can be useful when the City is bonding for improvements because it does show underwriters that the City has a specific plan of direction. Mr. Schumacher explained that the tax base can be affected if capital items are not spread evenly over the tax years. It can help avoid the "roller coaster" effect of taxes. Mr. Schumacher told the Council that this afternoon he planned to introduce the Council to portions of the CIP. However, it is a large plan and several further meetings will be planned to complete the introduction and to gather input from the Council. Council Member Reinert asked if the CIP is a "wish list" for Department Heads? Mr. Schoen explained that the Department Heads tried to be realistic but wanted to show the Council how they feel their departments should operate. Council Member Reinert asked if it were possible to project revenues to see where peaks and valleys would be in the budget. Mr. Schumacher explained this would be difficult because of the state aid uncertainty. Council Member Reinert said he would not like to see real needs and not have the money to fund the need. Mr. Schneider used the overhead projector to show the Council improvement projects that he expects to be completed in the next five (5) years. These projects will be included in the CIP if the Council agrees. Mr. Schneider noted that Centennial School District is looking at constructing another elementary school in 1991 and is looking for a site in Lino