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COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 21, 1987
A Budget Work Session of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to
order at 6:00 P.M., Monday, September 21, 1987 by Mayor Benson.
Council Members present: Marier, Bisel, Bohjanen. Mr. Reinert was
absent. City Administrator, Randy Schumacher; Accountant, Paula
Romocky and Clerk- Treasurer Marilyn Anderson were also present.
Fire Department Budget
Mr. Schumacher presented the Fire Department Budget. He explained
that he had met with the Fire Commission last Wednesday and they had
asked for budget direction.
After considerable discussion, the Council asked that the cost of each
service proposed to be reduced or eliminated be provided to the
Council. The Council also had questions regarding depreciation and
Mr. Schumacher will bring this information to the September 28, 1987
Budget Meeting. The Council also asked that the Fire Department
provide information regarding costs over the past three years. This
information was requested so that the Council could compare the 1988
budget requests to what has occurred in the past.
Mayor Benson asked about the operation of Station #2 in Lino Lakes.
Mr. Schumacher explained that if the budget is funded as requested,
Station #2 will house two pieces of equipment but be used primarily
for training firemen. Mr. Bisel was concerned about this matter.
Mayor Benson felt the station should be operational.
Mr. Schumacher explained the overall budget for the General Fund. The
proposal is for a zero mill increase. Exact dollars of the levy will
be available at the next budget meeting. He outlined what additional
revenue could be expected in 1988.
Mr. Schumacher explained that he allowed the Department Heads to
prepare a preliminary budget according to what they felt was needed to
run their departments effectively. They will be at the next budget
meeting to explain the reasons for their requests.
Mr. Schumacher highlighted various areas of the budget:
Government Buildings -
Repairs $ 5,000
Fire Hall Exp. 50,000
Telephone System 7,000
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Police Department -
3 Squad Cars $ 34,500
2 radar replacement 2,500
Building Inspections -
Replace Vehicle $ 6,000
Civil Defense -
Warning Siren - Plan one per year until the City is adequately
covered.
Public Works -
Foreman
City Clean Up
Replace Loader
Park Department
$22,000
25,000
20,000
Portion of
Foreman $ 3,000
CIP Plan 28,000
Replace mower
At this time the expenses exceed revenues by $138,000. Cuts will be
needed to balance the budget.
Mayor Benson noted that the preliminary budget reflects a 21% increase
over 1987. Mr. Schumacher said he had not calculated percentages
since the preliminary budget is not near final form.
Mayor Benson noted that Council salaries have not been increased for
several years and wanted this reflected in the 1988 budget. He also
felt that it was understood that this preliminary budget was to be
close to final stages. Mr. Schumacher explained that he felt it was
only fair that the Department Heads have an opportunity to present
their views.
Mr. Marier said he would be looking at the percent of increase in each
department.
This meeting adjourned at 7:05 P.M.
These minutes were considered and
meeting on September 28, 1987 �
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a regular council
ARTILY G. ANDERSON
Clerk- Treasurer Mayor