Minutes - 2004/05/24 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Mounds View City Council May 24, 2004 Regular Meeting Page 14 Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. K. Resolution 6262 Adopting a Calendar for the Preparation of the 2005 Budget. MOTION/SECOND: MartylGunn. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 6262, a Resolution Adopting a Calendar for the Preparation of the 2005 Budget. Finance Director Hansen reminded Council that Council had asked that residents be more involved in the process by allowing ways of increased public comment. Council Member Quick suggested setting aside time at each Council meeting for anyone that would like to speak about the budget. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. L. Resolution 6263 Approving a Utility Billing Drop Boz. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 6263, a Resolution Approving a Utility Billing Drop Box. Council Member Marty indicated that in these tight budget times he does not feel it is necessary • to provide a $1,700 payment drop box so that residents do not have to get out of their vehicles. He then said that there is an existing drop box on the front of the building and they could use the regular mail. Mayor Linke indicated that it would cost more than $1,700 because they would have to pour concrete. Council Member Stigney agreed that this is not necessary because the cost far outweighs the benefit. He then said that beyond the initial installation costs is a fee of $32.00 monthly service agreement. He further commented that there are ways to get the payment to City Hall. Ms. Crane indicated that this request stemmed from attempting to accommodate elderly and handicapped residents that have trouble getting out of their vehicle to walk to the drop box on the front of the building. Council Member Gunn agreed that there are some that struggle with reaching the payment box on the building but said that she is concerned with having a box out in the open due to the potential for vandalism. Council Member Marty commented that it would be cheaper and easier to use the mail rather than trying to come down to City Hall. Council Member Quick indicated he is concerned about mail theft and vandalism to the mailbox.