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( Gloria Knoblauch, 9181 31st St. N., asked why there was no moneys in the <br />budget for the proposed trailway system. Mayor John: It does not occur in the <br />budget because when the trailway system was proposed it was at the same time <br />the council was holding budget workshops. The expenditures of this project is <br />such that would require a bond issue. <br />Todd Williams, 3025 Lake Elmo Avenue, asked the following questions? <br />Why is the MSA maintenance listed at $14,000 compared to $41,000 in <br />1992? Banister: We were taking 25% off the regular construction for MSA, but in <br />1993 we had a MSA project (Jamaca Avenue). <br />Computer Networking_ According to the September, 1993 minutes when the <br />computer software was discussed, computer networking was not discussed. He <br />did not see any great incentive for the city to have networking. He pointed out <br />that the initial costs is not the only costs involved. There will be significant <br />ongoing cost for support and maintenance. He has and is still interested in <br />serving on a computer software committee. <br />Firemen's Compensation: He voiced his concern on the high figure of the <br />Fireman's compensation and encouraged the council to look into this. Why do <br />we have this wonderful surplus of volunteer firemen now that we didn't have five <br />years ago? <br />Maintenance Reserves: He was always in favor of building up reserves. <br />Roger Colombo, 11977 21 st St. N., commented on the high attorney fees <br />($65,000). He asked if the city had ever considered hiring their own attorney <br />because he knew of attorneys that would be willing to work for that salary. <br />Administrator Kueffner: The $65,000 includes all the legal work for the city, such <br />as prosecution for speeding tickets, etc. The city does recover fine money from <br />Washington County. The City has never considered hiring their own attorney. <br />Mayor John closed the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. <br />The Council will make a decision on the budget at their December 7, 1993 <br />council meeting. <br />M/S/C Mottaz/Conlin - to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. (Motion carried 5-0) <br />