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Mrunds View City Council December 28, 1981 R_gular Meeting Page Four explained that 62.57% of the expenditures are personnel related, 5.14% are materials and supplies, and 28.58% is for contra services, with the remainder being general miscellaneous. Mayor McCarty asked for a month to month breakdown to be prepared for the Council, showing when the expenses will occur, versus the proposed revenues. Clerk /Administrator Pauley replied that he had been working on an estimate of budget cuts, per the Council's direction, and would not be able to do both at the same time. Mayor McCarty stated he would like the depart- ment head's input on what is really needed in the first quarter. Motion /Second: McCarty /Doty to continue the meeting until 6:30 PM on December 30, 1981. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried There was considerable discussion between Mayor McCarty and Clerk /Administrator Pauley regarding the best way to proceed with the budget, and what was feasible and necessary. Mayor McCarty stressed that the Council must act quickly and get a firm hold on 1982 expenses and try to keep the budget in line. Clerk/ Administrator Pauley recommended using more caution in making cuts and perhaps taking temporary steps until a clearer picture was known of the State budget. Mayor McCarty stated he would like to meet with management, or the department heads, and get their input on cuts and salaries. Finance Director Brager stated he would be able to provide a cash flow projection for the Council by the Wednesday meeting. Motion /Second: Doty /Forslund to separate management and non management personnel for the purpose of considering an increase, based on a retroactive decision that the Council would make at the time raises are implemented for management personnel. 4 ayes 1 nay Councilmember Blanchard voted against the motion. Motion Carried