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Mounds View City Council March 14,2011 <br /> Regular Meeting Page 6 • <br /> Police Chief Kinney indicated Sergeant Mike Kampa retired after 23 years of service to the <br /> community. Ben Zender was promoted to the position of Sergeant and the department hired <br /> Greg Newman to fill the vacancy. He indicated the Police Department was happy to report they <br /> came in under budget in 2010 by just under 7%. <br /> Acting Mayor Mueller thanked Police Chief Kinney for his detailed report and presentation this <br /> evening. <br /> 3. Administrator Report. <br /> City Administrator Ericson reviewed that the 2012 budget was under discussion to address <br /> potential budget shortfalls taking place in 2011. The City may not be receiving any further LGA <br /> or market value homestead credit. He indicated the City was looking to cut an additional <br /> $250,000 from the budget and would be discussed further at the April work session. <br /> City Administrator Ericson explained that the Council would need to address the level of core <br /> services provided to the residents as current revenue streams would not be able to support these <br /> services into the future. Staff was going to recommend the layoff of one personnel member to <br /> assist with a reduction in City expenses. <br /> Council Member Hull agreed with Staff's recommendation stating he did not want to see core <br /> 411 services cut and was in favor of the layoff. <br /> Council Member Gunn also agreed stating there were no other areas to cut at this time. She felt <br /> if the Council did not support the layoff,the Council would have to raise taxes. <br /> Council Member Stigney indicated it would have been better for the City to not fill open <br /> positions than be in the predicament to have to lay off an employee. However, this was now the <br /> case. He recommended that each department within the City further review its personnel <br /> structure. All essential services should also be further evaluated. <br /> Acting Mayor Mueller stated while some essential services have funding mechanisms, others do <br /> not. This would lead the Council to make some tough decisions over the coming year as the <br /> budget forecast for 2012 had a$250,000 shortfall. While it pained her to make this decision, she <br /> supported the lay off as recommended by staff. <br /> City Administrator Ericson stated GMHC has requested the City advance$50,000 into an interest <br /> bearing account to assist with upcoming expenses for the City's recently approved home loan <br /> programs. The City would forward to GMHC EDA funds to assist with the administration of <br /> home improvement loans. If no loans were received or approved through the program, the funds <br /> would be returned to the City of Mounds View. Staff was in favor of the fund allocation. <br /> • <br />