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292 COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 27, 1992 More on this will be given in July. Mayor Reinert addressed some miscellaneous issues. He noted that in an effort to deal with space and financial constraints, the City has remodeled one (1) building and is in the process of remodeling another of its public buildings. He explained that the space at city hall was very cramped. The Police Department has been moved to the former fire station on Lake Drive and this has released space at city hall which is being remodeled for other City staff. Due to the state financial "crunch ", the City is evaluating revenues and expenditures and developing other means to cope with shrinking revenues. Most people are aware the state has transferred any of its financial responsibilities to the City level and the City has had to pick up some of the costs of mandates and other such costs. In addition, the City has had to deal with the loss of some of its Local Government Aid (LGA). This must be addressed and well as the possibility of the situation becoming worse in the next year. Mayor Reinert noted that the City is again sponsoring a spring clean up day. The City also recently celebrated Earth Day, 1992. He expressed pleasure regarding the Common Ground meeting with adjoining communities to explore areas where shared services would be of benefit to each community. Another Common Ground meeting is scheduled for April 29, 1992 and participants have been asked to identify areas where services can be shared. Mayor Reinert noted that the City Recreation Department is in full operation and also noted the recent brochure mailed to all residents highlighting all the recreation programs. It appears to be widely received and used. Mayor Reinert said he will have further reports regarding lifting the moratorium the first part of July, 1992. Council Member Bergeson explained that he was not on the Council at the time the moratorium was enacted and also he was not in favor of the moratorium. He asked to give a brief "minority" report about this issue and to share some of his observations. Council Member Bergeson said that the item on the agenda is "Moratorium Update ". He said that the Mayor has just presented a list of accomplishments by the City Council and staff. Many of the items deserve recognition and accommodation, however, he noted that most of them have little to do with the moratorium. Council Member Bergeson noted such examples as spring clean up day, city hall remodeling, senior watch program and explained that they were all commendable items but really not part of the moratorium and in fact many of the items actually predate the moratorium in some way. Some of those items that do not predate the moratorium do not relate to the moratorium. Council Member PAGE 6 1 1