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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/20/1982 Council Minutes (2)Special Council Meeting December 20, 1982 Mr. Al Ross, from the audience, asked if the City could require a garage to be constructed with these homes. Mr. Short noted that the Task Force is not requiring a garage in the current zoning Ordinance. Mayor Benson closed the Public Hearing at 8:30 P.M. Jeff Joyer, from the audience, agreed that the developers would pay all costs involved in this program regardless of the outcome. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to adopt the Housing Plan as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Reinert moved that before the next hearing Mr. Short and Mr. Schumacher create a distribution plan on a prorated basis. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Marier moved that a contract be presented from the developers in respect to assuming all costs of this program. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimous ly A recess was called at this point in the meeting. The meeting reconvened at 8:58 P.M. Public Hearing on the final budget was called to order at 8:58 P.M. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Schumacher to discuss the budget as had been presented to the Council. Mr. Schumacher reviewed the process of establishing the figures as presented to the Council. Mayor Benson asked about the list of expenditures - why is the Sewer and water department not listed when he has a budget for this fund? Mr. Schumacher explained this is an enterprise fund and therefore, is not included in the General Fund, as such. Mrs. Elsenpeter asked where the expenditures are listed for the anticipated deficit in that fund? Mr. Schumacher said that if the revenue of the increase that was just passed, this fund will have a three thousand surplus. Mr. Kulaszewicz asked what will be lost from the State aid for next year and Mr. Schumacher said, about $7000.00. Mr. Reinert felt that this latest fix of the State budget is not gci.ng to be enough. He felt that when the new administration gets into office, there will be another round of cuts. Mr. Reinert suggested looking at this budget with that in mind and anticipating some areas where this City could come up with some percentage cuts. He suggested that if there are funds available at the end of the year, some of the areas cut, could be restored. Mr. Marier agreed and asked Mr. Reinert if he had anything in mind as to the percentage and Mr. Reinert felt that perhaps somewhere between 6% to 10% in some selective areas. Mr. Marier asked if he was prepared to take each department and cut. Mr. Reinert said that a straight percentage cut across the Board was not what he meant - he had some areas to be considered. He felt that the Mayor & Council, Administration, Government Buildings, Police, and Park Department. Special Council Meeting December 20, 1982 WIN r y Mr. Marier asked, if these funds become surplus, does he have a certain department where these funds are to be allocated? Mr. Reinert felt this has been discussed, he suggested the streets of the City could use a bumper. Mayor Benson added Consultants to this list. Mayor Benson asked about the $6000.00 increase in the Centerville Department Contract, why? Mr. Schumacher reported that this is the result of a very complicated formula. Mayor Benson asked if this has anything to do with the transfer of the area to that department and Mr. Schumacher said, he felt this would be equal with the reduction in the Lexington Fire Department contract. Mayor Benson felt the Building Inspections could also be reduced - also some areas in Public Works that could be reduced. Mayor Benson listed fuels and shop repairs, reduce some street signs costs, delay the purchase, also street lights. Building Inspections - fuels, be more aware of the trips made and where to - Mrs. Elsenpeter felt, that with the anticipated increase of work load with the addition of inspections in Circle Pines, there will also be additional income. There was discussion on the percentage to be cut, how this would affect the service level provided by. the City and how the public would react to this. Mr. Schumacher suggested delay on the capital improvements until there is information from the State. Mr. :Marier felt that something must be done about the roads - and the patching and sealcoating type repairs should not be assessed back to the people. / Mayor Benson felt that delaying some things and listed the following areas for consideration; Under Mayor & Council, eliminate $500.00 for the Task Force and $500.00 for travel and conferences - if the members want to attend the League of Minnesota Cities convention, then pay part of their expenses; $7000.00 under Administration, part of that would be salaries, part under conferences; Consultants - $6000.00; delay the computer - $6000.00; delay the squad car, breatherlizer, and look at more down time, use radar more - $20,000.00; Public Works - $4.0_00,00 in the area of Street signs and street lights, delay for a period, wait a little longer during sncxa fall; Park Department - delete $500.00 going to school recreation, and reduce the salaries $2500.00. This totals $46,000.00 - a 5.1% decrease - this would not mean a cut in salaries and basically no cut in services and wait until there is information from the state. Mr. Marier moved to approve -these suggestions. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Don pointed out that he has a file on street light requests - some of these have been delayed for two years. Mayor Benson felt that if there is another area where this money could be withheld, then the street lights could be installed. He felt that if there is money forth coming from the State, then there would be no problem. Mrs. Elsenpeter said this should be with the understanding that the items listed to be held will be reviewed for possible reinstatement and the Council agreed. Mr. Reinert asked, if we are reducing the by 5.1% or are we asking the Department heads to hold back on these items listed which constitutes 5.1% of the budget? After some discussion, the general consensus of the Council was these items will be reviewed in March and the street program for the coming year will be reviewed also. c) j Special Council Meeting December 20, 1982 The Public Hearing on the Budget was closed at 10:44 P.M. 0n voting on the motion, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Marier moved to adjourn at 10:45 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Aye. 1983 BUDGET RECEIPTS DISBURSEMENTS: Levy -$ 430 , 6 31 Special Levies 116,730 State Aid 171,011 State Aid Roads 13,000 City Services 85,000 Police Receipts 69 ,300 Refunds & Reimbursements 15,000 Federal Revenue Sharing 29,453 Total $930,125 Mayor & Council Elections & Votes Registration Administration Assessor Legal Publication Consultants Planning & Zoning Board Charter Commission Government Buildings Police Department Fire Department Building Inspections Civil Defense Animal Control Cable TV Public Works Department Weed Inspection Park Department Park Board Members Certificate of Indebtedness Total Receipts over Disbursements, $33,848. Edna L. Sarner, Clerk -Treasurer $ 13,275 2,500 100,985 14,125 2,700 58,000 945 400 30,325 301,015 43,995 40 ,625 2,545 3,500 1,100 168,425 275 46,070 700 64,772 $896 ,277 Benjamin / Benon,is"of