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INTRODUCTION The City of St. Anthony is primarily a residential community, which neighbors the communities of Minneapolis, Roseville, New Brighton and Columbia Heights. The City is at or near full development, with the economy consisting of light industrial, commerce and retail -related businesses. Form of Government The City of St. Anthony operates under the Statutory Plan B form of government. Under this form of government, the City Council appoints the City Manager who then governs the Administration, Finance, Police, Fire, Public Works and Liquor Departments. Budget Process Based on discussions with the City Council and the direction they provide Staff, Department Heads begin the preparation their proposed operating and capital equipment budgets for the next calendar year, 2011 (St. Anthony's fiscal year is calendar year). On March 1, 2010, the City Council held a work session with Staff to discuss the 2011 Budget Calendar, the 2011 Budgeting Goals and review the 5 -year Capital Equipment Plan. On April 27, 2010, the City Council held a public hearing, at its regular meeting, to discuss the budgeting goals for 2011 and review estimated revenues and expenditures The purpose of the meeting was to provide the Citizens with an opportunity to communicate suggestions and recommendations concerning the 2011 budget. On May 3, 2010, the City Council met with Staff at a work session to discuss the 2011 budget and review the Capital Equipment needs for each Department to determine the necessary funding to purchase the equipment. The appropriation in 2011 totals $330,400. In June, Department Heads submit their budget requests for the general, special revenue, debt service and enterprise funds to the City Manager and Finance Director. Budget requests are reviewed to determine if they are accurate, reasonable and well justified. Staff requests may be modified according to projected revenues, needs and justification. Once completed, the budget is prepared based upon initial revenue estimates, departmental budget requests, historical trends, financial policies and submitted to the City Council. On August 2, 2010, the City Council held a work session with Staff to review the proposed 2011 operating budget and tax levy. For years 2009, 2010 & 2011, the State Legislature implemented levy limits. At this work session, the City Council directed Staff that in 2011 there would be no increase in the general operating levy.