HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000042_pg267PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A special meeting of the Mounds View City Council was called
to order by Mayor Pickar on September 20, 1976, at 7:08 p.m.
at Mounds View City Hall, 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112.
Present: Mayor Pickar
Councilmember Hodges
Councilmember Rowley
Absent: Councilmember Shelquist
Councilmember Baumgartner
Mayor Pickar called to order the public hearing on the 1977
operating budget at 7:10 p.m.
Laxman Sundae, 2426 County Rd. I, stated that in the city he
sees two people doing one person's job. He stated that he thinks
the city's operating costs are extremely high. He would like to
know how Mounds View's government costs compare with others of
the same size.
Mayor Pickar stated that Mounds View's operating costs are con-
siderably less than many cities and we have a smaller staff than
most cities.
Mr. Sundae stated that he did not think Mounds View's services
were inferior. He just questions whether the taxpayers can
afford the services.
Councilmember Hodges stated that Mounds View costs in many areas
are lower than other cities. Fire protection is one good example.
Bonnie Carlson, 2646 Clearview, asked what was responsible for the
large increase in the city building account. Administrator Achen
stated that the primary reason was the improvement of the basement
to relocate the recreation department offices.
Mayor Pickar stated that although the Lakeside Park Commission
requested $10,775, sufficient savings have been made in 1976 to
allow the city to budget only $10,300.
Mr. Sundae stated that he did not think additional funds need
be spent for dog control and nuisance abatement. He stated that
all the city needs to do to solve these problems is to vigorously
enforce the ordinances.
Bonnie Carlson asked whether the fire budget includes escrow
funds for future equipment and building expenses. Administrator
Achen stated that these expenses were not made out of escrow or
sinking funds but through commercial borrowing. No such funds
are set aside by the department.