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. PROCEEDINGS. OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Special Meeting
December 03, 1990
Mounds View City Hall
2401 Hwy. 10, Mounds View, MN 55112
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The Mounds View City Council was called 1. Called to
to order by Mayor Hankner at 7:08 PM on Order
Monday, December 3, 1990.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Wuori
Quick, and Mayor Hankner.
Mayor Hankner opened the City Budget public
hearing at 7:09 p.m. Mayor Hankner discussed
the goals for the 1991 Budget.
Finance Director Don Brager presented the 1991
City Budget.
• A resident asked about the LGA cuts?
Finance Director Brager responded there were some
reserves ($130,000) budgeted for the likelihood of
LGA cuts. Mayor Hankner also commented that there
will likely be LGA.. cuts primarily to cities.
Mayor Hankner asked residents if they had any specific
concerns.
Mayor-elect Jerry Linke commented that Council did a
good job in planning for possible shortfalls.
Mayor Hankner commented about future needs of cities
and that they may need to do some consolidation of
services with surrounding communities.
A resident asked about the status of Surface Water
Management utility. Mayor Hankner responded that there is
continuing discussion and there is a meeting on December 4.
The needs for SWM will require additional dollars. No
decision has been made regarding implementing a utility
or financing needs in other ways.
A resident asked about percent of lottery money for the
City. Mayor Hankner responded none at this time.
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A resident asked about chip seal from two years ago.
Acting Clerk-Administrator responded that the City
is still monitoring.
Mayor Hankner commented about sources of revenue.
Councilmember Wuori commented that all of the new
fuel tax cost goes to Federal government.
A resident, Lloyd Bardwell, asked about the Police
Department and theft from residents. He was concerned
about response time -- glad for another officer, but
feels that some problem exists since officer said his
paperwork slowed response.
Mayor Hankner talked about the demands on the Police
Department and need of an additional officer.
A resident asked about police officer on D.A.R.E.. Is
• this only in Mounds View schools proper? Mayor Hankner
explained each city has their own D.A.R.E. program.
Finance Director Brager expounded on this.
A resident asked about eliminating Police Department and
contracting with Ramsey County. Mayor Hankner and Mayor-
elect Linke responded that previously this was looked
at and it was not cost effective. Mayor Hankner also
discussed snowplowing and how we save money doing snow-
plowing in-house.
A resident asked about "black stuff" instead of sand.
Public Works Foreman Mike Ulrich responded that it is
Dresser Trap Rock -- can use less due to sharp
edges, and durability; and it costs less to boot.
A resident commended that the City did a good job on the
Budget.
Mayor Hankner closed the public hearing at
7:46 p.m.
Motion/Second: Quick/Wuori to adopt 2. Resolution No.
Resolution No. 4017. 4017.
3 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
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Motion/Second: Wuori/Quick to adopt 3. Resolution No.
Resolution No. 4016 4016
3 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
Motion/Second: Wuori/Quick to adopt 4. Resolution
No.Resolution No. 4018 4018
3 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
Motion/Second: Quick/Wuori to adopt 5. Resolution No.
Resolution No. 4019 4019
3 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried
Mayor Hankner adjourned the
Special Meeting at 7:51 p.m. 6. Adjournment
Respectfully submitted,
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Ric A. Minetor
Acting Clerk-Administrator
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