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September 12, 1974 The first budget meeting of the City of Lino Lakes to consider the 1975 Budget was called to order at 8:00 P.M. on September 12, 1974 by Mayor Bohjanen. Councilmen present Jaworski, McLean. Absent Councilmen Marier and Zelinka. The Clerk was asked to make copies of the 1972 and 1973 Budgets for the Council members. Mr. Jaworski questioned the Capital Outlay figures entered as the 1974 disbursements for the Road Department. He asked the Clerk to check this figure. Mr. McLean requested that all new equipment for the Parks be entered under 'Capital Outlay'. The Council also asked for the total gas used by each department through August of this year. Also , the total number of gallons and cost. Salaries and raises were discussed. The feasibility of cost of living and merit raises were discussed. The Council asked that the Personnel Commission set up a salary range for each job. Since it is too late for this year's Budget Meetings, they asked that this be done for the 1976 Budget. Mr. Jaworski suggested a 7% cost of living and a 3% merit raise be considered for the 1975 budget. Mr. McLean suggested that this raise be built into the Police Budget also. The Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Starr and the Crimsoncross Kennels for possible raises in their fees for the coming year. Since the property at the Hall location will e paid for this year, Mr. McLean sug- gested setting up a fund for land acquisitio . This fund could also include monies received in lieu of land for park purposes in new plats. This fund could be used for land or for improvements to the parks. In discussing the weed and tree inspector, the Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Beach and ask that he attend the September 23 1974 Council meeting. There was discussion of the fire contract with Centerville and Lexington. The Councilmen discussed the deletion of the $100.00 per hour that the fire department collects from the home owner if their insurance covers that charge. The Councilmen wondered why the departments are charging the City for fire coverage if they collect from the home owner. Mr. McLean -asked if it would be out of line to contact Hugo for coverage for the East side of the City. He felt that Hugo has a better fire department and a better fire rating. Mr. Jaworski moved to continue this meeting until 8:00 P.M. September 19, 1974. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Aye. The Continuation Meeting of the Council to consider the budget was called to order at 8:00 P.M. on September 19, 1974 by Mayor Bohjanen. Councilmen present: Jaworski, McLean, Zelinka. Absent: Marier. The proposed budget was studied with the Council suggesting that fees for the use of the Parks by outside orginazations be considered. III There was also discussion of efficiency reports on employees by supervisiors. The suggestions was for a 30 day report and another at the end of 90 days. In order for Mr. Kelling to be certified as an assessor, thereis one more class he must attend. The cost of this should be budgeted.