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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 10, 2013 1 CITY OF LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES September 10 Mayor Pearson called the Special Meeting to order at 6:28PM PRESENT: Mayor Pearson, Council Members Nelson, Smith, and Bloyer ABSENT: Council Member Reeves Also present: City Administrator Zuleger, Finance Director Bendel, City Clerk Bell, and Program Assistant Gumatz PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 4-0. I. 2013 BUDGET WORKSHOP Finance Director Bendel provided overview of the updated proposed 2014 budget. The final levy must be approved by December 2013. Ms. Bendel gave a summary of the Debt Policy that was created as well as the Revenue and Expenses. Overview of fiscal disparities was discussed. It was noted that they are now being tracked by staff. City Administrator Zuleger noted explained that with the $10K reduction and shifting of the Forester request the impact on the general fund was reduced by $15K. Forestry request was brought down to $5K and $5K going to Public Works pruning budget. A forestry consultant would be sought and an RFP would be used in conjunction with recommendations by previous forester. Mr. Zuleger also explained the proposed shifting of the Youth Services Bureau $5,000 to the Jaycee funds for community improvement. How the proposed changes are formally made was discussed. Mayor Pearson spoke on the Jaycee’s money. Because both organizations are youth oriented, he thinks that move make sense. Mayor Pearson also agreed that a more comprehensive approach for the forestry funds is appropriate. Perhaps someone who can offer additional tree related services would be more beneficial. Council consensus was for approval of the forester change. ITEM I-A: FORESTER REQUEST MOTION: Council Member Nelson moved TO REDUCE THE FORESTER BUDGET TO $5,000 AND SHIFT THE ADDITIONAL $5,000 FUNDS TO THE PUBLIC WORKS PRUNING BUDGET. Council Member Smith seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 4-0. ITEM I-B: YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU REQUEST MOTION: Council Member Nelson moved TO SHIFT THE YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU $5,000 FROM THE AVAILABLE VILLAGE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT FUNDS DONATED BY THE JAYCEES. Council Member Bloyer seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 4-0. Council Member Bloyer asked about listed animal control costs. City Administrator Zuleger explained the status of animal enforcement. People are not taking care of their pets, both