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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 1997 $457,140.00. Council directed staff to prioritize the list and cut the list between one-half and three-quarters. Staff outlined projected 1998 General Fund revenues totaling $4,564,310.00. Each item was discussed. Staff noted that the SCORE grant is not included in revenues and neither is the revenue from the City of Lexington building inspections contract. It is expected that growth will be limited by the new Council. A reduction in building permit revenues is expected and reflected in the 1998 Budget. Although the City is currently negotiating gas franchises with both Minnegasco and NSP, franchise revenue is not expected in 1998 and is, therefore, not budgeted. Council discussed how the 1998 proposed levy and budget could be reduced. Council Member Kuether stated that she would not support more than a 3% increase in the budget. She suggested that department heads review their budgets and make their cuts. Staff explained that there would be significant adjustments and possible staff cuts would have to be discussed. Council Member Bergeson noted that staff cuts could result in some ts. He suggested that a legal or personnel contingency fund be establi Mayor Landers noted that the new Council has made will need funding. This budget may be significantly adju e ew +uncil Members take office. Council Member Neal referred e Council may cut three (3) staff positions. These cuts cou •e 1 °_: B fidget by almost $170,000. Council Membe . _ ge oted ''' at there are no contingency funds in this budget. He felt that the conti E.�� should be $50,000 to $100,000. He also asked that the building permit r u reduced by $50,000 to reflect the new Council's election promise to reduce `'ew housing starts in the City. Staff noted that an Environmental Department position has been added to the staff structure. This position must be funded. Council noted that at a previous work session, a $250,000 problem was noted. Staff explained that this item would be the payment on bonds if Council elects to fund the civic complex with bond proceeds. Council Member Bergeson noted that the Lakes Addition street reconstruction projected was approved by the voters. This item has to be funded. Staff explained that the City will bond for this project. There will be some funding through assessments to the property owners as well as some funding by the City's Area and Unit fund and the Surface Water Management fund. Staff explained that the Lakes Addition street project is expected to PAGE 2