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Mounds View City Council October 24, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 20 • Mayor Marty stated the income from the Chamber appeared to be relatively low. Finance Director Beer explained it is low but not when compared to the relatively small square footage they use. Mayor Marty stated with the Sanitary. Sewer Fund, the former Finance Director had mentioned last year to wait and see how it goes but it appears the rates set do not cover the cost. He stated he would like to address that issue during the budget process this year. Finance Director Beer explained that the cost paid to the Metropolitan Environmental Services actually went down slightly for 2006 because the flow data caught up with the sump pumps. It went from a .4728% share down to .45047% of the total Environmental Services or a savings of about $16,000 to the City. Councilmember Stigney requested staff provide a report on the cost for that whole project. Councilmember Stigney questioned TIF District #3 being below the expected for the year. Finance Director Beer stated TIF District #1 is ahead and TIF District #2 is behind because of certifications. He thinks TIF District #3 is okay and there is nothing to cause alarm. Councilmember Stigney stated his impression there was only one more payment and then it could be closed out so he was surprised to see the revenue was less than expected. Finance Director Beer stated he would have to research why that is occurring. 2. Budget Mayor Many suggested, because of time constraints, that the Council spend 20 minutes on this topic tonight and if there are additional concerns, Councilmembers can meet with staff at their convenience. Council consensus was reached to discuss the budget for 15 minutes at tonight's meeting. Finance Director Beer suggested the Council address funds other than the General Fund. Councilmember Stigney asked about special tax levies and operations of $76,000. Finance Director Beer stated one of the special tax levies relate to the additional police officer. He noted it has been in the budget since 2004. Mayor Marty stated it does not show up in the budget summary until 2005. Finance Director Beer stated it may have been lumped into taxes. City Administrator Ulrich stated staff wanted to show it separately since it is a special levy and not subject to levy limits. Mayor Marty .asked about Cable TV part-time salaries and personnel costs that went from $17,000 to $25,573 for this year and $26,343 for next year. He stated that seems to be rapidly moving up and asked if it will start over when a new cable coordinator is hired. City