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SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION JUNE 25, 2002 Councilmember Reinert inquired about additional snow removal equipment. Public Services Director DeGardner stated that is why the Plan included a street maintenance worker. New equipment would be needed for snow removal. The City now takes approximately nine hours to remove snow. This issue needs to be kept on the radar as more and more streets are developed within in the City. Councilmember Carlson asked if the Montain property is being farmed without any revenue going to the City. Public Services Director DeGardner stated the property can be farmed until January 1, 2004. The property may bring in additional revenue after that time. He noted he will check into possible revenue sources for the property. Mayor Bergeson referred to page B-1 and asked if the revenues and expenses are balanced if it accommodates all requests. Finance Director > a:' ek stated the Plan is a forecast of anticipated needs for the next five years. It is bas current levy limits and laws. Based on this Plan, the taxes would go down after 20 Mayor Bergeson stated the City does have a balanced do He asked if the Council should move forward with p presented to the public. that fulfills its obligation. and what Plan should be Councilmember Carlson stated she is very co ;cern 2 about possible future actions by the legislature. Finance Director Rolek stated the City City will have to revise the projects he recommends the City go with will be revised yearly. He state looking at a forecast and what wi Plan is not meant to be eceives $157,000 from the state. The what action the legislature takes. He stated d plan because they are only projections and ay look like a large increase but staff is eded to keep the services at the same level. The t and not necessarily meant for the public. City Administrator Waite ith stated the document is not accurate if it is presented in a way that does not reflect the e needs of each department. Councilmember O'Donnell stated he would be more comfortable with a plan that includes inflation costs and costs due to increased population. Council directed staff to present a plan that has a maximum 35% increase to year 2006 from year 2001. Finance Director Rolek stated the cuts will largely be in the personnel area. He stated he does not believe existing staff will be affected. The new numbers will take additional staff work and time.