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I <br />2 <br />3 <br />4 <br />5 <br />6 <br />7 <br />8 <br />9 <br />10 <br />II <br />12 <br />13 <br />14 <br />15 <br />16 <br />17 <br />18 <br />19 <br />20 <br />21 <br />22 <br />23 <br />24 <br />25 <br />26 <br />27 <br />28 <br />29 <br />30 <br />31 <br />32 <br />33 <br />34 <br />35 <br />36 <br />37 <br />38 <br />39 <br />40 <br />41 <br />42 <br />43 <br />44 <br />45 <br />City Council Regular Meeting Minutes <br />December II , 2012 <br />Page 4 <br />Finance Director Rueckert shared a presentation on the 2013 General Operating Budget and <br />Property Tax Levy and the prospered resolution. She reviewed the process for establishing the <br />budget , including assumptions and parameters. Finance Director Rueckert thanked the Mayor <br />and Council for their assistance in the budget process. <br />Councilmember Stille said the levy is increasing just under 4% but noted there will be a 3% <br />increase for streets, .5% for operating expenses and .5% for CIP. He said we all reali ze that <br />while this amount is never enough it is a direct correlation to the job Finance Director Rueckert <br />has done. He stated the health coverage increase was much les s than anticipated, adding the <br />Mississippi River Water Management Organization garnering has helped. Councilmember Stille <br />said this favorable result is directly related to Finance Director Rueckert's work in doing what is <br />best for the City and that he commends her on locating funds for roof repair and other items . <br />Councilmember Jenson referred to new partnerships and the fact that they did not add any staff. <br />He said while there have been no overtime charges there have been improved efficiencies thanks <br />to Finance Director Rueckert and City Manager Casey. <br />Mayor Faust said the partnerships are a classic example of how a City can leverage and increase <br />sustainability and cost containment. He referred to the huge savings on health insurance by <br />offering different plans and HSAs, which is new to the City. He stated they have never had a <br />CIP fund that we levied money to but said there is a need for new trucks, HVACs, and roofs so <br />thi s is good . Mayor Faust said $3 million is raised in real estate taxes out of a $5.4 million <br />budget and that we re ceive $400,000 of liquor funds and $94,000 into the CIP, which would <br />re s ult in an increase of 11-12% just to maintain what we had. <br />Councilmember Stille stated that refinancing lease revenue bonds to $30,000 helped as well. <br />Mayor Faust said this budget demonstrates how the City is always looking for ways to save <br />without lengthening the rate. <br />Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to adopt Resolution 12- <br />094; Setting the City ofSt. Anthony 's 20\3 General Operating Budget and Property Tax Levy. <br />Motion carried unanimously. <br />C. Ordinance 2012-\3; Amending Chapter 33: Fees, Rates, and Charges (Second Reading). <br />Mark Casey, City Manager, presenting. <br />City Manager Casey presented the Second Reading of Ordinance 2012-13 that would amend <br />Chapter 33: Fees, Rates and Charges. He indica ted that setting fees , rates, and charges by <br />resolution will reduce costs and create greater flexibility in determining fees. <br />Mayor Faust asked if staff has received any feedback from contractors, businesses, or residents. <br />City Manager Casey said staff has received no feedback regarding the fees.