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~unds View City Council <br />gular Meeting <br />Page Thirteen <br />November 25, 1991 <br />Naja Werner stated that $5.00 per acre does not seem like <br />much for a business that size when the resident has to <br />pay $1.21. Naja Werner again questioned if they were <br />carrying their weight for the roads and water and sewer. <br />Mayor Linke responded that their tax rates are higher <br />than ours and that Ms. Werner should come in and look at <br />the documents. Mayor Linke stated the Council is not trying <br />to hide anything. <br />Councilmember Blanchard stated she really doesn't like. the street <br />light utility but something has to be done. Blanchard stated that <br />street light utility fees can only be used for street lights but <br />can free up other monies and can counteract what we are losing in <br />state aids. Councilmember Blanchard stated the utility would only <br />be in effect two years only if it passes with the amendment. <br />Naja Werner stated the taxpayers want the expenses cut. <br />Ms. Werner also stated that the residents don't want to use <br />• the money for other things. Ms. Werner stated that. the <br />City has to start cutting out things. Ms. Werner stated <br />other things could be cut and more cuts could be made. <br />Councilmember Blanchard stated fees would not be used to <br />restart things cut out of the budget. Blanchard further <br />stated it would be used for ope~ting expenses. <br />Mayor Linke stated it was like taking $55,000 out of savings to <br />use from the first of the year through July 1st for the City to <br />live on. <br />Naja Werner stated that everyone has to do this. Naja Werner stated <br />that instead of taking from savings, the City should start cutting <br />expenses. Ms. Werner stated more cuts could be made if the City <br />looked harder. <br />Naja Werner stated this council is a bloated beauracracy at City Hall. <br />Ms. Werner stated she has lived in this city 36 years and this is <br />just increasing over the years.. Naja Werner stated the Council <br />should think of the taxpayers and make cuts and tighten belts. <br />Mr. Stigney asked if City Hall expansion was cut. <br />Mayor Linke's response was that no timetable has been set but <br />it has been talked about. Mayor Linke stated that if it isn't <br />• talked about nothing can be done. <br />