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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/12/1974 Council MinutesSeptember 12, 1974 The first budget meeting of the City of Lino Lakes to consider the 1975 Budget was called to order at 8:00 P.M. on September 12, 1974 by Mayor Bohjanen. Councilmen present Jaworski, McLean. Absent Councilmen Marier and Zelinka. The Clerk was asked to make copies of the 1972 and 1973 Budgets for the Council members. Mr. Jaworski questioned the Capital Outlay figures entered as the 1974 disbursements for the Road Department. He asked the Clerk to check this figure. Mr. McLean requested that all new equipment for the Parks be entered under 'Capital Outlay'. The Council also asked for the total gas used by each department through August of this year. Also , the total number of gallons and cost. Salaries and raises were discussed. The feasibility of cost of living and merit raises were discussed. The Council asked that the Personnel Commission set up a salary range for each job. Since it is too late for this year's Budget Meetings, they asked that this be done for the 1976 Budget. Mr. Jaworski suggested a 7% cost of living and a 3% merit raise be considered for the 1975 budget. Mr. McLean suggested that this raise be built into the Police Budget also. The Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Starr and the Crimsoncross Kennels for possible raises in their fees for the coming year. Since the property at the Hall location will e paid for this year, Mr. McLean sug- gested setting up a fund for land acquisitio . This fund could also include monies received in lieu of land for park purposes in new plats. This fund could be used for land or for improvements to the parks. In discussing the weed and tree inspector, the Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Beach and ask that he attend the September 23 1974 Council meeting. There was discussion of the fire contract with Centerville and Lexington. The Councilmen discussed the deletion of the $100.00 per hour that the fire department collects from the home owner if their insurance covers that charge. The Councilmen wondered why the departments are charging the City for fire coverage if they collect from the home owner. Mr. McLean -asked if it would be out of line to contact Hugo for coverage for the East side of the City. He felt that Hugo has a better fire department and a better fire rating. Mr. Jaworski moved to continue this meeting until 8:00 P.M. September 19, 1974. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Aye. The Continuation Meeting of the Council to consider the budget was called to order at 8:00 P.M. on September 19, 1974 by Mayor Bohjanen. Councilmen present: Jaworski, McLean, Zelinka. Absent: Marier. The proposed budget was studied with the Council suggesting that fees for the use of the Parks by outside orginazations be considered. III There was also discussion of efficiency reports on employees by supervisiors. The suggestions was for a 30 day report and another at the end of 90 days. In order for Mr. Kelling to be certified as an assessor, thereis one more class he must attend. The cost of this should be budgeted. There was discussion of the present bookkeeping system. Mr. Zelinka reported that he had had his system set up by an expert and wondered if she should take a look at the present system used here for suggested changes. Mayor Bohjanen agreed and the recommendation to have the bookkeeping system redesigned was agreed to be the oh to r Councilmen. The Councilmen went through the General Fund and entered suggested budget figures as a guide. Mr. Jaworski felt that the warming house at Lino Park should be developed before the building is put up at the Hall property. The payment of mileage to employees was discussed. The continuation of this meeting will be called to order on September 26, 1974 at 8:00 P.M. The figures entered at this meeting will be considered as preliminary. Mr. Zelinka moved to continue this meetinguntil 8:00 P.M. September 26, 1974. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Due to the lack of a quorum, the September 26,-1974 continuation meeting was cancelled. The meeting was rescheduled for October 3, 1974 at 8:00 P.M. The continuation meeting of the Budget Hearings was called to order at 8:00 P.M. on October 3, 1974 by Mayor Bohjanen. Councilmen present: Jaworski, McLean, Zelinka. Absent: Marier. The figures that had been discussed at the last meeting were reviewed. Mr.Jaworski moved to pay the Tree Inspector's salary for 1974 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. The Animal Control was discussed with Mr. Jaworski noting that a Ranch on 24th Avenue will impound horses for the City. Chief Myhre has the name and address. The Clerk was instructed to ask Mr. Hill, the City Auditor, to attend the next meeting, which is scheduled for October 10, 1974 at 8:00 P.M. The salary of the Public Works Supervisor was discussed. The Clerk asked if the salary is to be charged to the Road, Utility, Park or General Fund. After discussion is was deceided that since this is an Adminstrative Position, the salaty should be charged to the General Fund. It was also discussed and deceided that rep ri$ and maintenance of all department vehicles should be charged to a Shop Fund. These costs can be transferred to the proper department at the end of the year. In the discussion of the road budget, Mr. Jaworski asked that $10,000.00 be budgeted for Capital Outlay. The department needs a new pickup truck and a new sander for the new dump truck now on order. The Clerk was instructed to type all figures and calculate all receipts for study before the next budget meeting. She is to also have the allocations figures fork „e Federal Revenue Sharing Fund. Mr. McLean reported on the cost of construction of a warminghouse. According to all information that he can get, the $10.00 p/f is a valid one to use. Mr. McLean moved to continue this meeting until 8:00 P.M. October 10, 1974. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Meeting continued at 10:30 P.M. The continuation of the Budget Meeting was called to order at 8:55 P.M. by Mayor Gahjanen on October 10, 1974. Members present: Jaworski, McLean. Absent: Marier, 'el inka. Mr. Wally Hill, City Auditor, was also present. The Clerk had computed the suggested figures from the last working session and had arrived at a total that is $6,811.00 over the levy limiysy'ion. Expected income from repayment on legal services, engineering services and planner's services had not been added into the estimated receipts. In going through the budget, the Clerk had neglected to enter the anticipated disbursements and receipts of the Utility Department. After checking the figures for the first 8 months of 1974, it was agreed to use the figures of $8500.00 for anticiapted disbursements; and $12,000.00 as anticipated receipts. When these figures were added to the budget, this balanced the budget in so far as it would stay within the levy limitation. Mr. McLean moved to hold the final meeting for /certification of the budget on October -17, 1974 at 8:00 P.M. Notice of this /meeting to be published and a final copy of the proposed budget be mailed to all Council members with a reminder of the meeting. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Zelinka arrived. It_was suggested that Mr.Hill meet with the Clerk to go over the propsed :budet: He will meet with th etlerk on Monday morning, October 14, 1974 at x;.00 A.M. Mr. Jaworski moved to adjourn this meeting at 9:45 P.M. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. The special meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council called for the purpose of certifying the 1975 City Budget was called to order at 8:10 P.M. by Mayor Bohjanen. Councilmen present: Jaworski, McLean, Zelinka. Absent: Marier. Mr. Hill, City Auditor, was also present. The Clerk had made atypographical error as to the date in the special notices that were mailed to the Councilmen. The date of "Oct. 18" had beentyped into the letters. The minutes of the previous budget meeting has set this meeting for October 17, 1974. The minutes of the Council meeting set the date of October 17,1974 for this meeting. Since the budget meetings had originally been scheduled for successive Thursdays, it was deceided to continue with this meeting. The figures as set forth in the propsed budget were discussed. The total budget figure of $289,659.00 is broken down into the following catagories: General Fund Police Parks Road & Bridges Civil Defense Utility Fi re Contracts Shop Fund Debt No. 1 $83,872.00 60,515.00 25,351.00 68,680.00 1,100.00 6,350.00 12,741.00 16,000.00 14,800.00 Estimated receipts, other than levy total $149,930.00, leaving a balance of $139,729.00 to be levied. The levy limitation is $139,733.53. The The amount to be levied IS $4.00 under the levy limitation. The mill rate for 1974 was 13.32, the figures above will set a mill rate for 1975 at 15.5. This is a 2.18 mill rate raise. The Council asked that the Clerk indicate on her reports the $8,000.00 for construction of the utility building will be carried over into the next year's figures. Also to note in her tickler file for August to remind the Council of the carry over monies from the 1974 budget. She is to also check on the tax due on the Green Space lands taken by the County. Will the City receive the tax due on that land form the County? After discussion, Mr. Zelinka moved to certify the above figures to the Anoka County Auditor for levy. Seconded byMr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. All minutes of all Budget Meetings will be approved as one unit at the October 28, 1974 Council Meeting. Mr. McLean moved to adjourn at 9:10 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Aye. These minutes were corrected and approved at the Oct. 28, 1974 meeting. Clerk- Treasurer. 1 1