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1-/ 8 <br /> PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL <br /> CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW <br /> RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA <br /> Public Hearing <br /> November 22, 1999 <br /> Mounds View City Hall <br /> 2401 Highway 10,Mounds View,MN 55112 <br /> 6:05 P.M. <br /> 1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER <br /> 2. ROLL CALL: Coughlin, Marty, Quick, Stigney and Thomason. <br /> NOT PRESENT: None. <br /> 3. BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING <br /> Mayor Coughlin opened the Public Hearing at 6:05 p.m. <br /> City Administrator Whiting stated it is the City's tradition to hold a budget overview public <br /> hearing every year, prior to the Truth in Taxation hearings in December. He indicated the Truth <br /> in Taxation meeting has been scheduled for 6:00 p.m., December 6, 1999, at which time the final <br /> budget hearing will occur. He noted the Council has the option to extend the discussion for <br /> another week beyond that date, and make their decision on the matter at the December 13, 1999 <br /> City Council Meeting. He explained that this public hearing is the precursor to the final hearing, <br /> and provides that if changes are necessary, based upon public comment, or Council or staff input, <br /> they can be made, and the budget can be presented again in two weeks. <br /> City Administrator Whiting stated the November/December issue of the Mounds View Matters <br /> presents the highlights of the material which will be discussed. He added that citizens could also <br /> contact him directly at City Hall to express their comments or concerns, or to obtain further <br /> information regarding the budget. <br /> City Administrator Whiting stated the Year 2000 Budget contains few significant changes from <br /> the previous budget. He explained that the levy increases by only $15,000, which is less than <br /> one percent, and is the maximum increase allowed by the State Legislature. He indicated that <br /> staff and the City Council have worked through the budget priorities, and are able to present a <br /> budget that balances, with a small amount remaining for contingency in the Year 2000. <br /> City Administrator Whiting stated there are no major capital improvements or significant capital <br /> purchases proposed in the upcoming budget. He indicated that one of the issues the community <br /> will face next year, in terms of the budget, relates to personnel costs. He explained that a three- <br /> c:\ADmimmiNurEs\ -22-99.Public <br /> hree-C:\ADMIN\MINUTES\CC\11-22-99.Public Hearing.doc <br />