HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000057_pg340Mounds View City Council December 28, 1981
Regular Meeting Page Four
explained that 62.57% of the expenditures are
personnel related, 5.14% are materials and
supplies, and 28.58% is for contractual
services, with the remainder being general
miscellaneous.
Mayor McCarty asked for a month to month .
breakdown to be prepared for the Council,
showing when the expenses will occur, versus
the proposed revenues. Clerk /Administrator
Pauley replied that he had been working on
an estimate of budget cuts, per the Council's
direction, and would not be able to do both
at the same time.
Mayor McCarty stated he would like the depart-
ment head's input on what is really needed in
the first quarter.
Motion /Second: McCarty /Doty to continue the
meeting until 6:30 PM on December 30, 1981.
5 ayes
0 nays Motion Carried
There was considerable discussion between
Mayor McCarty and Clerk /Administrator Pauley
regarding the best way to proceed with the
budget, and what was feasible and necessary.
Mayor McCarty stressed that the Council must
act quickly and get a firm hold on 1982 expenses
and try to keep the budget in line. Clerk/
Administrator Pauley recommended using more
caution in making cuts and perhaps taking
temporary steps until a clearer picture was
known of the State budget.
Mayor McCarty stated he would like to meet
with management, or the department heads, and
get their input on cuts and salaries. Finance
Director Brager stated he would be able to
provide a cash flow projection for the Council
by the Wednesday meeting.
Motion /Second: Doty /Forslund to separate
management and non - management personnel for
the purpose of considering an increase,
based on a retroactive decision that the
Council would make at the time raises are
implemented for management personnel.
4 ayes 1 nay
Councilmember Blanchard voted against the
motion.
Motion Carried