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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. Budaet Process On April 28, 2009, the City Council held a public hearing to discuss the budget goals for 2010 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 2010 budget. On May 4, 2009, the City Council met with Staff to review the Capital Equipment needs for each Department and dedicate the necessary funding to purchase the equipment. The appropriation in 2010 totals $313,200. In late May, Department Heads start the preparation of their budgets for the next calendar year (St. Anthony's fiscal year is a calendar year). In June, Department Heads submit their budget requests for the general, special revenue, debt service and enterprise funds to the 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 and financial policies. On August 3, 2009, the City Council met with Staff at a work session to review the proposed 2010 operating budget and property tax levy. For years 2009, 2010 & 2011, the State Legislature implemented levy limits. At this work session, the City Council directed Staff that in 2010 there would be no increase in the general operating levy. Council adopted the proposed 2010 operating budget and property tax levy at its September 9, 2009, regular meeting and announced December 8, 2009, as the date for the presentation/discussion and approval of the 2010 operating budget and tax levy.