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COUNCIL BUDGET SESSION AUGUST 24, 1999 opportunities budgeted in each department. The list is to include a notation indicating whether the training is mandatory and/or reimbursable. Council Member Bergeson commented that the base 2000 General Fund Budget with no increase in staffing appears to be an increase of 7% over the 1999 General Fund Budget. Ms. Waite Smith explained that the 1999 General Fund Budget does not include the new Civic Center maintenance person and the two (2) grant COPS. The expected rate of growth is 4% to 4 1/2%. The 7% increase is skewed because of mid -year hires in 1999. Mayor Sullivan questioned the budgeted revenue from permits and licenses. Staff explained that building permit revenue is based on 150 new homes. Staff also noted that building permit fees should be reconsidered because the state has increased the fees. Mayor Sullivan asked that both expenditures and revenues be shown in a pie chart. Ms. Waite Smith indicated that information would be available for the Truth in Taxation public hearing. Council Member Bergeson asked that the Management Team Cuts f . inal Budget Requests presentation be used if the City does realize an exces e m the 1999 Budget and is able to fund additional requests. Council Member Bergeson asked staff to discu e 1 ng in all areas. Ms. Waite Smith explained that staff is current •ut s and written procedures and policies which is part of successi Council Member Bergeso population growth, th He asked that a explained that th maximum staff c een state mandates, levy limits and slowing ome point may have to make big cuts in the budget. this "' tuation be held in the near future. Ms. Waite Smith Staffing Plan is the worst case scenario in terms of Mayor Sullivan suggested that Council prepare a goal setting plan so if cuts are needed, the Council and staff know what is a priority in staffing. This discussion should be held shortly after the first of the year. Ms. Waite Smith explained that the Five Year Financial Plan is in process. It will be presented to Council before the first of the year. Staff is also preparing a recommendation for the Minnegasco franchise. This will be presented at the next work session. Council Member Dahl asked why the Charter Commission budget had been reduced. Staff explained that they had talked to Mr. Montain, Charter Commission Chairman, who suggested that the Commission historically has not spent its budget, but a total of $5,000 was an appropriate amount for the budget. PAGE 10 •