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Mounds View City Council February 10, 2003 Regular Meeting Page 2 Mayor Linke indicated that Council would be discussing refinancing the golf course as well as other outstanding obligations. He then indicated that this Council has asked Staff to prioritize and look for ways of cutting spending. Mr. Jahnke indicated he had noticed that this Council has asked Staff to prioritize spending and he appreciates it. He then said he looks to Council Members to really look at expenditures and not be afraid to say no. Council Member Stigney indicated he was not sure if the golf course bonds could be refinanced. Ms. Thomas indicated the bonds could be refinanced in 2004. Barbara Thomas of 5444 Landmark Circle indicated she had provided Mr. Ericson with the special study on local government aid that came from the State. She then read a summary of the press statement. Ms. Thomas commented that, whether or not you agree that LGA could be cut to that extent without cutting essential services, the legislature is going to look to this report for authorization to go ahead with cuts for the upcoming budget. Ms. Thomas indicated the report refers to Mounds View as a metro small city and it is disturbing that Mounds View spends $227.00 on essential services per capita and $183.22 for nonessential services per capita. Ms. Thomas indicated that the levy for Mounds View would remain about the same due to the adjusted basis language in the proposal. Ms. Thomas encouraged Council to read the report as it provides good information as to how Mounds View should be considering things. Mayor Linke asked if the report took into consideration the average income for the City. Ms. Thomas indicated that income was taken into consideration. Ms. Thomas indicated it is important to realize how this City is considered and what the legislature will do as this report will effectively give permission to look at cuts to LGA or restructuring. Ms. Thomas indicated there are areas in the report where Mounds View is specified and Council Members will want to familiarize themselves with it. Council Member Gunn indicated she had thought the State was considering big restrictions on levy limits.