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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/16/1975 Council MinutesOCTOBER 9, 1975 budget of this year, that amount could be used for the truck. The Council will consider this. The cost of repairs of the Utility Truck was considered with the suggestion that perhaps the expenditures in that department could be cut if there was a newer tractor. This will also be considered. The Clerk was instructed to compute the percentage figures and enter; also to check the Debt # 1 figures. Mr. McLean moved to continue this meeting until Thursday, October 16, 1975 at 8 :00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. OCTOBER 16, 1975 The sixth budget meeting was called to order at 8:20 P.M. on October 16, 1975 by Mayor Bohjanen. Councilmembers present: Jaworski, and McLean. Absent: Marier and Zelinka. Mayor Bohjanen asked to waive the rule of only considering budget at this meeting as there are two other items he would like to discuss. The Clerk had received a request for a sewer license. The applicant had asked for early consideration of this application. Mr. McLean moved to grant the license pending ratification by the full Council at the October 28, 1975 meeting. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Kelling asked the Council to reconsider the motion to approve his attending the Assessor's School at Chaska. He cited the distance in miles and the length of time he would be on the road. He also told the Council that most of the out -State Assessors that he attended the schools with get $20.00 per day plus all expenses. He felt that this City is getting a lot for very little. He asked that he be allowed to attend the school at St. Cloud which is in session October 28, 29 and 30, 1975. This date fits with his schedule. After some discussion, Mr. McLean moved to,iallow Mr. Kelling to attend the school at St. Cloud with the expenses not to exceed $100.00. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. The Clerk had called the Anoka County Auditor's office and asked for the percentages of uncollected levy for the past years. In 1973 the percentage was approximately 24%; 1974 about 18% - Mr. McLean felt that any budget submitted for certification should levy the full levy amount. A sub - budget or a working budget should be prepared taking into consideration that a certain percentage of the levy may not be collected. He also was concerned that there is no reserve for repair or replacement of the sewer truck. He suggested some sort of a reserve fund to handle an emergency in that department. The Clerk reminded the Council of the CD's on deposit at the bank that were levied for the Metro Sewer Board payment. The Council will ask Mr. Locher the legality of using these in an emergency and replacing. They also would ask in what areas that money can be used. The Clerk was instructed to recompute the anticipated income from the utility department and reflect this in the total anticipated income for OCTOBER 16, 1975 the year 1976. Also to recompute the percentages reflecting this adjustment. The cost of bulk fuels was discussed and the cost of the un- leaded fuel used by the one Patrol Car. Mr. Jaworski said there is a kit on the market that can be installed on that car to convert it to regular fuel. He will also check another possible source of fuels at possibly a lower cost to the City. Mr. McLean felt that the kit should be checked into and if this will not work, then the possibility �f installing an un- leaded tank should be considered. The Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Locher on specifications for insurance for the City. Mr. McLean moved to adjourn at 9:35 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Aye. OCTOBER 23, 1975 The seventh budget meeting was called to order at 8:25 P.M. on October 23, 1975 by Mayor Bohjanen. Councilmen present: Jaworski, McLean and Zelinka. Absent: Marier. The Clerk had computed the percentage figures as instructed and a copy is attached to these minutes. These figures were discussed and modified. Mr. McLean presented the figures and priorities as established by the Park Board. A copy of the minutes of that meeting is attached to these minutes. The Clerk had contacted Mr. Springsted on the Debt No. 1 figure discrepancy and had been told the levy covers the last half of one year and the principal payment due the beginning of the next year. This explains the differences in the levy and the amount paid. After some discussion the following figures were set for each department: General Fund Fire Fund Civil Defense Fund Park Fund Road Fund Debt No. 1 Fund Police Fund Shop Fund Utility Fund TOTAL BUDGET $95,640.00 14,600.00 1,100.00 25,000.00 78,000.00 14,100.00 78,800.00 18,400.00 7,600.00 $333,240.00 The Clerk was instructed to enter these figures in the forms provided by the Auditor's Office and have ready for certification at the October 28, 1975 regular Council Meeting. It was agreed by the Council that it would be necessary to levy the total amount as computed by the State.